Climate Insights for Eiði

Eysturoy region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
12°C peak54°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
December
134 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Eiði is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,083 mm of precipitation falls per year. Eiði receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Eiði is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Eiði is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 42.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Eiði receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Eiði is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 3°MarMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°AprMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°MayMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°JunMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 8°JulMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 9°AugMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°OctMax: 9°Average: 8°Min: 7°NovMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°DecMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FMarMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 51°FAverage: 49°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 51°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 54°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 48°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 47°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°F
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Eiði has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Eiði has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 54°F with a mean of 52°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 8mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 18mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 3inDecPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 7in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Eiði is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,083 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 134 mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 59 mm. That's 75 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 73cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Eiði is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.3 in. That's 3 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 29km/hFebWind Speed: 29km/hMarWind Speed: 27km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 22km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18mphFebWind Speed: 18mphMarWind Speed: 17mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 17mphDecWind Speed: 18mph
Wind Speed

Eiði is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 29km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 29km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 26km/h in autumn.Eiði is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 16mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Eiði based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Eiði based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C37 °F
6 °C42 °F
29 km/h18 mph
112 mm4.4 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
3 °C37 °F
6 °C42 °F
29 km/h18 mph
106 mm4.2 in
13 cm5 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
27 km/h17 mph
97 mm3.8 in
11 cm4 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
7 °C44 °F
24 km/h15 mph
66 mm2.6 in
8 cm3 in
May
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
22 km/h14 mph
59 mm2.3 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
11 °C51 °F
20 km/h13 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
12 °C54 °F
19 km/h12 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C49 °F
12 °C54 °F
19 km/h12 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C48 °F
11 °C52 °F
25 km/h15 mph
95 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
9 °C49 °F
26 km/h16 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
28 km/h17 mph
102 mm4 in
6 cm3 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
6 °C44 °F
28 km/h18 mph
134 mm5.3 in
18 cm7 in