Weather in February
Temperature
January and February mark Orkney's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 6.4°C (43.5°F).Rainfall
In February, in Orkney, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout February, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.7 rainfall days, and 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In February, the average sea temperature in Orkney, United Kingdom, is 7.3°C (45.1°F).Note: Swimming in 7.3°C (45.1°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In Orkney, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in February is 9h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of February, in Orkney, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:38 pm GMT.
Sunshine
In February, the average sunshine in Orkney, United Kingdom, is 2.1h.Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in February
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in February: 6.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in February: 1.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.7°C).
Average rainfall in February
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in February: 93.3mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (48mm).
Average rainfall days in February
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in February: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (10.6 days).
Average sea temperature in February
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in February: 7.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.1°C).
Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Orkney, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in February: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in February: 2h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).
Orkney, United Kingdom
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