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Weather & Climate in Stanley, Falkland Islands
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 36°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
36°F Jul (2°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -51.6938°N, 57.8570°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Stanley |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 24, 2020 | Falkland Islands region | M3.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in |
Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 36°F in July to 50°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (1.4").