Climate Insights for Sandur

Sandoy region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
December
130 mm rain5.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sandur is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sandur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandur 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sandur is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 40 in of precipitation falls per year. Sandur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandur 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: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°MarMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°AprMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°MayMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 7°JunMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 9°JulMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 10°AugMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 10°OctMax: 10°Average: 9°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 43°FAverage: 42°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 45°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 52°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 42°F
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Sandur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Sandur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°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: 106mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 2in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sandur is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,015 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 130 mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 50 mm. That's 80 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 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.Sandur is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40 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 10in 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: 29km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 22km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 30km/hOctWind Speed: 34km/hNovWind Speed: 36km/hDecWind Speed: 36km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23mphFebWind Speed: 23mphMarWind Speed: 21mphAprWind Speed: 18mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 19mphOctWind Speed: 21mphNovWind Speed: 22mphDecWind Speed: 23mph
Wind Speed

Sandur 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 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 16km/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 37km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.Sandur 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 23mph, 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 9mph 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, 18mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 21mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sandur 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 Sandur 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
4 °C40 °F
6 °C43 °F
38 km/h23 mph
106 mm4.2 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
6 °C43 °F
38 km/h23 mph
108 mm4.3 in
7 cm3 in
Mar
4 °C40 °F
6 °C43 °F
34 km/h21 mph
86 mm3.4 in
4 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
7 °C44 °F
29 km/h18 mph
54 mm2.1 in
3 cm1 in
May
7 °C44 °F
8 °C46 °F
26 km/h16 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C47 °F
10 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
11 °C51 °F
22 km/h14 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C51 °F
11 °C52 °F
23 km/h14 mph
65 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
11 °C52 °F
30 km/h19 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C47 °F
10 °C49 °F
34 km/h21 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
8 °C46 °F
36 km/h22 mph
103 mm4.1 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C42 °F
7 °C45 °F
36 km/h23 mph
130 mm5.1 in
5 cm2 in