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WEATHER
The Pentland Firth tends not
have a climate, only weather - and there's usually plenty of it to go around for
everybody! Whilst a cool breeze is common there are many clear days when
sunburn might catch you out. Be wary on very bright sunny days and do not
be fooled into thinking that the lower temperatures mean you can forget sun
blocker especially at sea. the sea air is refreshing and most people
comment on the freshness of the air in the north of Scotland and in the Orkney
and Shetland Islands.
General weather
conditions:
Summer...
Air temperature averages 13ºc and may under exceptionally kind
conditions reach the dizzy heights of 25ºc, though you would have to be
extremely lucky to experience this.
Winds (wee- breezies) seem to be forever
present, especially in the more exposed coastal areas (95% of the area).
Force 7 or above winds can be expected on 2 days per month
Fog is likely on 2/3 days per
month.
Winter...
Air temperature averages 4ºc and may
under exceptionally severe conditions reach an extreme of -20ºc. Sea
temperature averages 6ºc.
Winds of force 7 or above can be experienced
on 10-15 days per month; during half of these days winds of at least gale force
8 can be expected. Gales will occasionally last a full week. Winds
nearing 100mph are common during winter storms and extreme gusts of 120mph are
not unusual during extreme lows.
Fog is less likely in the winter months and
can be expected only on 1 day per month.
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