Balfour
Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Current Weather
8°47°
Overcast
Feels Like: 8°46°
Min: 8°46°
Max: 10°50°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 10°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be drizzle
Hourly Forecast
Want a closer look at the weather?
Premium adds minute-by-minute rain timing, yesterday comparisons, and more detail across Airpult.
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Pollen Levels
Daylight Hours
08:24
Sunrise
17:26
Sunset
Moon
16:44
Moonrise
05:45
Moonset
Daily Forecast
Today
Sunday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Resources
UV Index
Humidity
Looking at the night sky?
See moon phases, eclipses, and seasons for this year.
View astronomyCurrent stargazing conditions?
See sky darkness, moon phase, and the best viewing window for Balfour.
View stargazing scoreWeather in Balfour today, October 24, 2026
Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Balfour on October 24, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 100% by 04:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.Expect unsettled, showery conditions in Balfour on October 24, 2026 as rain moves through. The day opens on a wet note and needs flexible outdoor plans. Expect a grey start, with morning cloud around 100% by 04:00. Outdoor plans early on should not rely on bright skies.
The day peaks near 10°C and cools toward 8°C. Relative humidity sits between 72% and 88%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 19:00 near 59 km/h.The day peaks near 50°F and cools toward 46°F. Relative humidity sits between 72% and 88%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Breezes become lively, peaking around 19:00 near 37 mph.
The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 12:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 29.6 km, briefly nearer 8.3 km. Daylight runs from 08:24 to 17:26, lasting 9 hours 2 minutes of sunlight today.The second half of the day still looks unsettled, with rain probability around 100% by 16:00. Dense cloud near 100% at 12:00 keeps the feel grey. Horizontal visibility sits around 18.4 mi, briefly nearer 5.2 mi. Daylight runs from 08:24 to 17:26, lasting 9 hours 2 minutes of sunlight today.
The practical takeaway for Balfour on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 10°C.The practical takeaway for Balfour on October 24, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 50°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Balfour
How warm does it get in Balfour?
The warmest month in Balfour is August, with average high temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.The warmest month in Balfour is August, with average high temperatures of 57°F. The average temperature during this period is around 56°F.
How cold does it get in Balfour?
The coldest month in Balfour is February, with average low temperatures of 5°C. The average temperature during this period is around 6°C.The coldest month in Balfour is February, with average low temperatures of 41°F. The average temperature during this period is around 43°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Balfour?
The wettest month in Balfour is October, with an average of 135 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Balfour is October, with an average of 5.3 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Balfour?
The driest month in Balfour is April, with an average of 51 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Balfour is April, with an average of 2 in of precipitation.