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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/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").