Kirkwall, United Kingdom

6:59 AM BST on May 19, 2013 (GMT +0100)
Elev: 69 ft
Lon: 2.9° W
Lat: 59.0° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Areas of wet weather will persist for western Europe on Sunday, as a broad low pressure system continues spinning over the region. The system will continue pulling abundant moisture and energy in from the North Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to spread across France, the Iberian Peninsula, and into northern Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. Expect heavier rainfall and stronger storms to develop at higher elevations. Rome will see a chance of showers with highs near 70(F)/ 21(C), while Barcelona will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs in the mid-60s(F)/ upper teens(C). Paris will remain overcast and rainy with highs in the lower 60s(F)/ mid-teens(C).

To the north, the system that brought showers to the British Isles will continue rotating counter-clockwise around this larger low pressure system. This will move away from the British Isles to the southwest, allowing for drier conditions to return to the region. London will see decreasing chance of showers throughout the day with highs in the upper 60s(F)/ near 20(C), while Dublin will be partly cloudy with highs near 60(F)/ 16(C).

In the east, a system weakens as it moves eastward over eastern Europe and into northwestern Russia. This system will start the day over the Baltic Sea, bringing light rain showers to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Heavy rainfall and strong storms are not anticipated in these areas.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Areas of wet weather will persist for western Europe on Sunday, as a broad low pressure system continues spinning over the region. The system will continue pulling abundant moisture and energy in from the North Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to spread across France, the Iberian Peninsula, and into northern Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. Expect heavier rainfall and stronger storms to develop at higher elevations. Rome will see a chance of showers with highs near 70(F)/ 21(C), while Barcelona will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs in the mid-60s(F)/ upper teens(C). Paris will remain overcast and rainy with highs in the lower 60s(F)/ mid-teens(C).

To the north, the system that brought showers to the British Isles will continue rotating counter-clockwise around this larger low pressure system. This will move away from the British Isles to the southwest, allowing for drier conditions to return to the region. London will see decreasing chance of showers throughout the day with highs in the upper 60s(F)/ near 20(C), while Dublin will be partly cloudy with highs near 60(F)/ 16(C).

In the east, a system weakens as it moves eastward over eastern Europe and into northwestern Russia. This system will start the day over the Baltic Sea, bringing light rain showers to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Heavy rainfall and strong storms are not anticipated in these areas.

Kirkwall Weather at a Glance

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Haze
Haze
Temperature
48 °F
Feels Like 48 °F
Wind(mph)
12
Sunrise / Set
4:32 AM
9:45 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Partly Cloudy 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Fog 45 °F
Fog
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 55 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy 54 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 54 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.98 in
Visibility
1.2 miles
Clouds
Overcast 100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
87%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Temperature
48 °F
48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48,48
Dew Point
45 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12 mph from NE
Wind Gust
Health
0 out of 16
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Not available.
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Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 54F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_fog Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. Fog early. High of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 30 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 30 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 30 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.

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Weather Forecast for Kirkwall United Kingdom

View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for Kirkwall

Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
54 | 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Chance of Rain
55 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
54 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
52 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Chance of Rain
54 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 24
Mostly Cloudy
52 | 43 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of Rain
52 | 43 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
54 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 54F. Winds from the East at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_fog Mostly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 46 52 | 47 51 | 50 46 | 46
Wind 15 mph ENE 8 mph East 7 mph ESE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 90% 84% 94% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 9% 8% 100% 72%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
4:32 AM
9:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.13], Average RMSE [1.02] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. Fog early. High of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 48 53 | 47 51 | 46 46 | 45
Wind 7 mph WNW 13 mph NNW 19 mph NW 22 mph NW
Humidity 100% 81% 84% 98%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 53% 100% 73% 89%
Conditions Fog Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
4:30 AM
9:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.29], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 44 51 | 42 48 | 43 45 | 45
Wind 22 mph NW 20 mph NW 18 mph NW 15 mph WNW
Humidity 87% 71% 81% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 71% 37% 51% 74%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:28 AM
9:49 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.46], Average RMSE [1.53] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 45 51 | 45 48 | 43 46 | 40
Wind 13 mph WNW 16 mph WNW 20 mph NW 25 mph NW
Humidity 93% 82% 83% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 5% 63% 6% 44%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
4:26 AM
9:51 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.65], Average RMSE [1.56] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 30 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 43F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 30 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 36 51 | 36 49 | 36 45 | 37
Wind 31 mph NNW 33 mph NNW 30 mph NNW 26 mph NNW
Humidity 67% 56% 59% 70%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 47% 100% 96%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
4:24 AM
9:53 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [1.71] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 37 49 | 40 49 | 46 46 | 46
Wind 19 mph NNW 13 mph NW 13 mph WNW 15 mph NW
Humidity 70% 68% 88% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 76% 91% 91% 90%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
4:23 AM
9:55 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.25], Average RMSE [1.31] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 42 49 | 38 49 | 37 46 | 36
Wind 8 mph North 8 mph NE 11 mph North 10 mph NNE
Humidity 91% 64% 60% 67%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 77% 73% 94% 17%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
4:21 AM
9:57 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.38], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 36 50 | 36 49 | 37 46 | 38
Wind 10 mph NNE 8 mph NE 7 mph West 8 mph West
Humidity 68% 60% 62% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 58% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [1.35] : Use BestForecast
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 41 51 | 44 51 | 45 46 | 45
Wind 7 mph West 3 mph West 1 mph WSW 4 mph SW
Humidity 84% 78% 81% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 41% 57% 63%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 44 51 | 43 51 | 43 46 | 43
Wind 8 mph SW 5 mph SW 4 mph SW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 90% 72% 76% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 51% 22% 14% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:46 AM BST on May 19, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 54F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 43 51 | 43 51 | 44 46 | 45
Wind 9 mph SW 6 mph SW 4 mph SW 5 mph WSW
Humidity 88% 74% 77% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 27% 12% % %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
 
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May 19, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (EGPC) 51 °F 44 °F
Yesterday 54 °F 48 °F
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Astronomy
May. 19, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 4:32 AM BST 9:45 PM BST
Civil Twilight 3:30 AM BST 10:47 PM BST
Nautical Twilight 1:40 AM BST 12:35 AM BST
Astronomical Twilight Sun does not rise Sun does not rise
Moon 2:07 PM BST 2:21 AM BST
Length Of Visible Light 19h 17m
Length of Day
17h 12m
Tomorrow will be 4m 4s longer.
First Quarter, 61% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Kirkwall Airport 47 °F Mist 3:50 AM BST
Kirkwall 48 °F Haze 6:50 AM BST
Wick 46 °F Fog 6:50 AM BST
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Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 40° (NE)
Ceiling: 100 ft

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