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Stromness
City in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Stromness is a charming port town in the Orkney Islands, known for its winding stone-paved streets, historic maritime culture, and stunning coastal scenery. The town offers a relaxed pace, rich heritage, and easy access to Orkney's natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Orkney Islands
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.96°, -3.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,212
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
12.6°C
Winter Avg
6.1°C
Record High
21.4°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1109 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
64
Walk Score
64
Footways
127.0
Airport
FLH
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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