Climate Insights for Vestmanna
Streymoy region, Faroe Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Vestmanna is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,230 mm of precipitation falls per year. Vestmanna receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vestmanna 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 87cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Vestmanna is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 48.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Vestmanna receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vestmanna 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 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Vestmanna has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°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 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Vestmanna has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 51°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 40°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Vestmanna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,230 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 164 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57 mm. That's 108 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.Vestmanna is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.5 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.2 in. That's 4.3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 8in.
Wind
Vestmanna is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 28km/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 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/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 33km/h in winter, 27km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.Vestmanna is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph 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 21mph in winter, 17mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 19mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vestmanna 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 Vestmanna 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.