Stromness Weather in August
What's the weather like in Stromness (Scotland) in August 2024?
The climate in Stromness during August can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
August is in the summer in Stromness and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.4°C 48.8°F |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 19 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Stromness with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Stromness
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Stromness in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Stromness weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.5°C 41.9°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 126mm 5ins |
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