Kirkwall in february: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kirkwall in february 2025
The weather in Kirkwall in february comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout february
very bad weather 19.7cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Cloudy
28% of time
21%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
25% of time
22%
17%
17%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
31% of time
21%
17%
14%
Weather at 3am
45°F
21%
21%
21%
19%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kirkwall in february
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kirkwall in february.
The climate of Kirkwall in february is very bad
The climate in february in Kirkwall is wet (with 4.2in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in january it receives an average of 5.6in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city this month. Bring warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 47°F. The minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in february in Kirkwall is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kirkwall in the month of february with a maximum record of 52°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2021.
On this month of february, day length in Kirkwall is generally 09:21. Sunrise is at 07:46 and sunset is at 17:07.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kirkwall in february
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of february.
| February | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 42km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2016) | ||||
| Snowfall | 19.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 65% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in february | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last february?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kirkwall in february 2024:
43°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in february
Cities near Kirkwall:
| Orkney islands in february | very bad weather |
| Thurso in february | very bad weather |
| Wick in february | very bad weather |
| Helmsdale in february | very bad weather |
| Durness in february | very bad weather |
| Brora in february | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in february | very bad weather |
| Buckie in february | very bad weather |
| Macduff in february | very bad weather |
| Elgin in february | very bad weather |
| Fraserburgh in february | very bad weather |
| Forres in february | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in february.
Kirkwall
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Weather data for Kirkwall in february:
Weather data for Kirkwall for february are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kirkwall. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kirkwall can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kirkwall.