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Weather & Climate in Stromness, United Kingdom
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stromness experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.9650°N, 3.2960°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 | 91 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Stromness has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 39°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and May the driest (2.2").