Stenness

Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Current Weather

9°48°

Overcast

Feels Like: 10°51°

Min: 9°48°

Max: 12°54°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 10°C and dropping to 11°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Air Quality

39
Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

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Pollen Levels

Tree PollenLow
Grass PollenLow
Weed PollenLow

Daylight Hours

07:30

Sunrise

16:22

Sunset

8 hours 52 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

15:54

Moonrise

08:04

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

9°48°
12°54°

Tuesday

8°47°
14°57°

Wednesday

8°47°
11°53°

Thursday

10°50°
12°54°

Friday

10°51°
12°53°

Saturday

5°42°
10°51°

Sunday

6°42°
9°49°

Monday

8°47°
12°53°

Tuesday

6°43°
11°52°

Wednesday

9°48°
11°52°

UV Index

No protection needed
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Humidity

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Weather in Stenness today, October 26, 2026

Stenness starts October 26, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 100% around 08:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.Stenness starts October 26, 2026 under largely sunny skies, with bright spells setting the tone from the outset. Outdoor plans should enjoy long stretches of open sky as the day unfolds. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 100% around 08:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.

Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 9°C toward a daytime high of about 12°C. Moisture in the air spans 72%-93%, with the highest values around 20:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 18:00 at about 40 km/h.Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 48°F toward a daytime high of about 54°F. Moisture in the air spans 72%-93%, with the highest values around 20:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 18:00 at about 25 mph.

Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 16:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 26.5 km, briefly nearer 15 km. Daylight runs from 07:30 to 16:22, lasting 8 hours 52 minutes of sunlight today.Expect the wet theme to continue later, as rain odds reach 100% near 16:00. Cloud amounts hold near 100% around 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 16.4 mi, briefly nearer 9.3 mi. Daylight runs from 07:30 to 16:22, lasting 8 hours 52 minutes of sunlight today.

Overall, Stenness on October 26, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 100% and the high sits around 12°C.Overall, Stenness on October 26, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 100% and the high sits around 54°F.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Stenness

How warm does it get in Stenness?

The warmest month in Stenness is August, with average high temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.The warmest month in Stenness 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 Stenness?

The coldest month in Stenness is February, with average low temperatures of 5°C. The average temperature during this period is around 6°C.The coldest month in Stenness 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 Stenness?

The wettest month in Stenness is October, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Stenness is October, with an average of 5.4 in of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Stenness?

The driest month in Stenness is April, with an average of 54 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Stenness is April, with an average of 2.1 in of precipitation.

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