Weather Forecast for Kirkwall
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
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Current Weather - Kirkwall: 1°C
Current Weather - Kirkwall: 1°C
Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Sunny
Feels like -1°C
Wind
6 km/h W
Humidity
93%
Pressure
1011 mb
UV Index
0
Visibility
10 km
Patchy rain nearby
Saturday, February 14, 2026
High
5°C
Low
4°C
Rain Chance
96%
Hourly Forecast
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
4°C
4°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
5°C
Day Statistics
Maximum Wind
54 km/h
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
2 mm
UV Index
0
Visibility
10 km
Rain Chance
96%
Snow Chance
0%
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
07:49 AM
Sunset
05:04 PM
Moonrise
07:38 AM
Moonset
12:31 PM
Moon Phase
Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination
12%
Air Quality
PM2.5
2.3
μg/m³
PM10
4.8
μg/m³
NO₂
1.8
μg/m³
O₃
79.6
μg/m³
SO₂
1.1
μg/m³
CO
156.5
μg/m³
Solar Radiation Data
Shortwave Radiation
9.7
Diffuse Radiation
4.52
DNI
42.73
GTI
0
Weather Alerts
Snow, heavy at times, may cause some disruption to travel, especially over high ground during Saturday night and Sunday morning
Outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards on Saturday night will fall as snow initially, even to low levels for a time, before becoming confined to higher ground as milder air arrives from the west. Temporary snow accumulations of 1-3 cm will be possible at low levels, with 3-7 cm possible above about 150 m elevation, and perhaps 10-15 cm above 400 m. Areas sheltered to the north of high ground may see very little snow. Ice will be an additional hazard, particularly across northeast England and parts of Scotland where precipitation has the potential to fall on frozen ground leading to very slippery conditions. Snow will turn increasingly to rain into Sunday morning, perhaps as a short spell of freezing rain in places, before eventually clearing to the east with a steady thaw of lying snow then setting in. For further details see https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary. If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger). Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls. If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated. Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.q
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