Orkney (Orkney Islands) Wind ForecastUnited KingdomOSOrkney IslandsOrkney (Orkney Islands)1-Day3-Day5-Day Graph Plots Open in Graphs Wind Forecast Met OfficeWind Real-Time Orkney (Orkney Islands) wind forecast issued today at 7:09 am. Next forecast at approx. 7:09 pm. Wind Speed Wind GustOrkney (Orkney Islands) Wind Statistics August WindKirkwall (9km)2026JulyAugustStrongest 4 August, 202624.6mph ENEAverage August10.6mphStrongest 25 July, 202631.3mph WSWAverage July9.5mphStrongest 22 January, 202640.3mph ESEAverage 202613.2mphClimate (2021–2026)Kirkwall (9km)Take a look at our website widgetsAvailable free! Find Out MoreStrongest 22 January, 202453.7mph WAverage 2021–202612.4mphWind RoseAnnual (5 Year Average)5 Year Average Annual5 Year Average August20%11.25%2.5%CalmNear GaleAugust Wind RoseAugust (5 Year Average)5 Year Average Annual5 Year Average August15%8.75%2.5%CalmNear GaleGet WillyWeather+ to remove ads