Climate Insights for Hvalba

Suðuroy region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
12°C peak53°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
December
129 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hvalba is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hvalba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hvalba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Hvalba is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 40.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Hvalba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hvalba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°FebMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MarMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°AprMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MayMax: 8°Average: 8°Min: 7°JunMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 9°JulMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°AugMax: 12°Average: 11°Min: 11°SepMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°OctMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 7°DecMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 43°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 47°FAverage: 46°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 50°FAverage: 49°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 52°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 52°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 45°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 42°F
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Min

Hvalba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°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 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Hvalba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 53°F with a mean of 52°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 111mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 115mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 129mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Hvalba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,023 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 129 mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 50 mm. That's 79 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 23cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Hvalba is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.1 in of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2 in. That's 3.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/h40km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 38km/hFebWind Speed: 38km/hMarWind Speed: 34km/hAprWind Speed: 30km/hMayWind Speed: 27km/hJunWind Speed: 25km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 24km/hSepWind Speed: 30km/hOctWind Speed: 34km/hNovWind Speed: 36km/hDecWind Speed: 37km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 24mphFebWind Speed: 24mphMarWind Speed: 21mphAprWind Speed: 19mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 19mphOctWind Speed: 21mphNovWind Speed: 22mphDecWind Speed: 23mph
Wind Speed

Hvalba is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/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 38km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.Hvalba is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 19mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10mph 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 23mph in winter, 19mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 21mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hvalba 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 Hvalba 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
5 °C40 °F
7 °C44 °F
38 km/h24 mph
110 mm4.3 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
7 °C44 °F
38 km/h24 mph
111 mm4.4 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
7 °C44 °F
34 km/h21 mph
89 mm3.5 in
4 cm1 in
Apr
5 °C42 °F
7 °C44 °F
30 km/h19 mph
56 mm2.2 in
3 cm1 in
May
7 °C45 °F
8 °C47 °F
27 km/h16 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
10 °C50 °F
25 km/h15 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
11 °C52 °F
23 km/h14 mph
55 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
12 °C53 °F
24 km/h15 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
11 °C52 °F
30 km/h19 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
10 °C50 °F
34 km/h21 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
8 °C47 °F
36 km/h22 mph
103 mm4 in
1 cm1 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
8 °C46 °F
37 km/h23 mph
129 mm5.1 in
3 cm1 in