Climate profileUnited Kingdom
Fetlar
- Annual mean
- 8.9 °C
- Warmest month
- August
- Wettest month
- November
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals0 m source elevationNASA POWER
Long term climate averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind speed
Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA Climate Normals: Twelve Month Atmospheric Data Profile
Review the annual climate rhythm for the Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA through representative-point measurements recorded between 1991 and 2020. This profile details monthly variations in mean temperature, average daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. These statistics provide a consistent basis for understanding the atmospheric environment of this marine protected area, distinct from current weather forecasts or transient conditions.
Annual climate pattern
Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across the twelve calendar months
Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Patterns
Average monthly temperatures across Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA range from a low point in early winter to a peak mean of 12.04 degrees Celsius in August, establishing a steady thermal progression. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this annual temperature cycle, ranging from 1.69 millimeters per day in May to higher daily averages during winter months based on NASA Power climatology records.
- Annual mean
- 8.4 °C
- Warmest month
- August
- Coolest month
- February
- Wettest month
- January
Twelve-month climate
Analyze average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison
Examine long-term climate normals across all twelve calendar months for Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA using structured NASA power datasets from 1991 to 2020. Comparing average temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight reveals shifts across a single representative coordinate.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3 °C1.8° to 9.5° | 3.8 mm/day | 80.3% | 10.7 m/s | 6.1 hours |
| February | 5.9 °C1.4° to 9° | 3.4 mm/day | 79.9% | 10.5 m/s | 8.6 hours |
| March | 6 °C1.4° to 8.9° | 3.1 mm/day | 80.5% | 9.7 m/s | 11.4 hours |
| April | 6.8 °C2.8° to 9.3° | 2.2 mm/day | 82.3% | 8.6 m/s | 14.4 hours |
| May | 8 °C4.5° to 10.3° | 1.7 mm/day | 84.2% | 7.1 m/s | 17.2 hours |
| June | 9.7 °C7.1° to 11.8° | 1.9 mm/day | 87.6% | 6.6 m/s | 18.8 hours |
| July | 11.4 °C9.1° to 13.3° | 2.2 mm/day | 90.6% | 6.3 m/s | 18 hours |
| August | 12 °C9.8° to 13.7° | 2.4 mm/day | 89.5% | 6.6 m/s | 15.5 hours |
| September | 10.9 °C8° to 13° | 2.9 mm/day | 87.9% | 8 m/s | 12.5 hours |
| October | 9.2 °C5.4° to 11.7° | 3.1 mm/day | 84.5% | 9.2 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| November | 7.6 °C3.5° to 10.4° | 3.4 mm/day | 82% | 9.8 m/s | 6.7 hours |
| December | 6.6 °C1.6° to 9.9° | 3.5 mm/day | 80.5% | 10.2 m/s | 5.2 hours |
Calculated climate highlights
Comparing twelve long-term normals across temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight duration.
Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Averages in Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA
Calculations identify the highest and lowest monthly averages for temperature, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration from stored climatology records. These comparisons summarize annual patterns at a single sampled coordinate without representing observed weather extremes or local variations across the entire protected area.
- Warmest month
- August12 °C
- Coolest month
- February5.9 °C
- Wettest month
- January3.8 mm/day
- Driest month
- May1.7 mm/day
- Most humid month
- July90.6%
- Windiest month
- January10.7 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June18.8 hours
Interactive climate map
Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Analyze monthly temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns across different protected landscapes.
Comparing Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas
Standardized monthly normals provide a consistent framework for evaluating temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight rhythms across diverse protected areas. Comparing these long-term atmospheric patterns reveals distinct environmental gradients and meteorological variations between regional park settings.
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Investigate the Submarine Geography of the Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA
Trace the underwater boundaries and ecological features of this significant North Atlantic site. MoriAtlas provides a comprehensive view of the Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt MPA, helping users understand the complex seafloor terrain and protected-area context of this Scottish offshore marine environment.
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