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Weather & Climate in Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkwall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.9848°N, 2.9587°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Mar 22, 2007 | 75 km WSW of Sandwick, United Kingdom | M2.7 | 79 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in |
Kirkwall has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 39°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (2.1").