Laxfirth (Shetland Islands) Weather Forecast
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Light snow shower
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Sleet
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- 4
Cloudy
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Cloudy
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Cloudy
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Cloudy
Today 3 Jan Orkney & Shetland
A very cold day with snow and hail showers, these often heavy and frequent, especially in the morning. The odd rumble of thunder possible. Strong northerly winds with continued gale and drifting snow risk. Maximum Temperature 2C.
Tonight 3 Jan Orkney & Shetland
Very cold overnight with heavy snow and hail showers continuing. Strong northerly winds over the Isles which may cause drifting snow. Minimum Temperature -2C.
Laxfirth (Shetland Islands) Temperature Statistics
January Temperature
Lerwick (S. Screen) (20km)
Lowest 1 January, 2026
-0.5 °CAverage January
1.3 °CHighest 1 January, 2026
3.8 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
Lerwick (S. Screen) (20km)
Average Low 2021–2026
6.3 °CAverage 2021–2026
8.1 °CAverage High 2021–2026
9.9 °C