What’s the climate like in Stornoway?
The current climate in Stornoway features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Stornoway in recent years was 26°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Stornoway gets 1166 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Stornoway?
The best time to visit Stornoway for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Stornoway.
Climate Table of Stornoway
The climate table of Stornoway shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 131 | 135 | 105 | 52 | 60 | 51 | 69 | 82 | 91 | 126 | 116 | 148 |
Snow (cm) | 2,3 | 1,1 | 0,9 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 1166 mm per year, averaging 97 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in June, 52 mm in April and 60 mm in May
- Wettest months: 148 mm in December, 135 mm in February and 131 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Stornoway
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Stornoway, England. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Stornoway
This graph shows how much rainfall Stornoway, England, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Stornoway
This graph shows how much snow Stornoway, England, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Stornoway
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Stornoway, England. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Stornoway
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Stornoway, England. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Stornoway
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Stornoway, England, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Stornoway
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Stornoway, England, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Stornoway by month
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