Climate Insights for Norðragøta

Eysturoy region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
13°C peak56°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
December
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Norðragøta is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 939 mm of precipitation falls per year. Norðragøta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Norðragøta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 58cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Norðragøta is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 37 in of precipitation falls per year. Norðragøta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Norðragøta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 23in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°MarMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°AprMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°MayMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°JunMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 8°JulMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°AugMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 9°SepMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 9°OctMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°NovMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 46°FAverage: 42°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 56°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 52°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 53°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 46°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°F
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Norðragøta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 13°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Norðragøta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 56°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 52°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 5inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 6in
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Snow (in)

Norðragøta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 939 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 61 mm. That's 44 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 58cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.Norðragøta is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.4 in. That's 1.7 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 23in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Norðragøta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Norðragøta is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph 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 15mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Norðragøta 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 Norðragøta 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
2 °C36 °F
6 °C42 °F
25 km/h16 mph
84 mm3.3 in
10 cm4 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
6 °C43 °F
25 km/h15 mph
88 mm3.5 in
12 cm5 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
24 km/h15 mph
86 mm3.4 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
3 °C38 °F
8 °C46 °F
21 km/h13 mph
62 mm2.5 in
7 cm3 in
May
6 °C42 °F
10 °C49 °F
20 km/h12 mph
61 mm2.4 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
12 °C53 °F
19 km/h11 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
9 °C49 °F
13 °C56 °F
18 km/h11 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
13 °C56 °F
17 km/h11 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C47 °F
12 °C53 °F
22 km/h14 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
10 °C49 °F
23 km/h14 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
23 km/h15 mph
77 mm3 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
24 km/h15 mph
105 mm4.1 in
15 cm6 in