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Weather & Climate in Stornoway, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stornoway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.2093°N, 6.3865°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.2.
| Aug 17, 1994 | 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom | M3.2 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 35 km ENE of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.9 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 45 km E of Portree, United Kingdom | M2.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Stornoway has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.4").