Orkney Historic Weather Records
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Orkney Historic Weather Records
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the hottest month in Orkney historically?
1. What is the hottest month in Orkney historically?
January is historically Orkney's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 30°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 39°C on 2016-01-06.
2. What is the coldest month in Orkney historically?
2. What is the coldest month in Orkney historically?
July is Orkney's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 5°C. The all-time record low of -4°C was recorded on 2024-07-09.
3. What is the average annual rainfall in Orkney over the past 17 years?
3. What is the average annual rainfall in Orkney over the past 17 years?
Orkney's average annual rainfall is approximately 554.1mm, based on records spanning 17 years.
4. How many rainy days does Orkney experience on average per year?
4. How many rainy days does Orkney experience on average per year?
Orkney historically records approximately 123.5 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.6 days.
5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Orkney?
5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Orkney?
The all-time highest temperature recorded in Orkney is 39°C on 2016-01-06.
6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Orkney?
6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Orkney?
The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Orkney is -4°C on 2024-07-09.
7. What is the windiest time of year in Orkney historically?
7. What is the windiest time of year in Orkney historically?
Orkney experiences its strongest winds during November. The historic gust record of 46.8 kph was recorded on 2011-08-23.
8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Orkney during a year?
8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Orkney during a year?
Usually, Orkney's humidity peaks in February at around 55.06% and drops to its lowest in September at approximately 28.9%.