Stromness
Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
Current Weather
9°48°
Windy and Partly Cloudy
Feels Like: 4°39°
Min: 9°48°
Max: 13°55°
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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View stargazing scoreWeather in Stromness today, October 26, 2026
Stromness 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 morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 07:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.Stromness 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 morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 07:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.
Expect highs of 13°C and cooler readings close to 9°C. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 91%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 01:00 at about 53 km/h.Expect highs of 55°F and cooler readings close to 48°F. Relative humidity sits between 61% and 91%, reaching its peak around 19:00. Winds turn strong, with the highest speeds near 01:00 at about 33 mph.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 32.9 km, briefly nearer 20.4 km. The sun rises at 07:30 and sets at 16:23, for a total of 8 hours 52 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 100% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 12:00. Horizontal visibility sits around 20.4 mi, briefly nearer 12.6 mi. The sun rises at 07:30 and sets at 16:23, for a total of 8 hours 52 minutes of sunlight today.
Overall, Stromness on October 26, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 100% and the high sits around 13°C.Overall, Stromness on October 26, 2026 suits indoor plans or waterproof kit, especially while rain chances stay near 100% and the high sits around 55°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Stromness
How warm does it get in Stromness?
The warmest month in Stromness is August, with average high temperatures of 14°C. The average temperature during this period is around 13°C.The warmest month in Stromness 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 Stromness?
The coldest month in Stromness is February, with average low temperatures of 5°C. The average temperature during this period is around 6°C.The coldest month in Stromness 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 Stromness?
The wettest month in Stromness is October, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Stromness is October, with an average of 5.4 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Stromness?
The driest month in Stromness is April, with an average of 54 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Stromness is April, with an average of 2.1 in of precipitation.