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Stornoway
City in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom
Overview
Stornoway is the lively capital of the Outer Hebrides, blending rich Gaelic culture with stunning natural surroundings. The town offers a charming mix of historic sites, local markets, and welcoming hospitality, making it a perfect gateway for exploring Lewis and Harris.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Outer Hebrides
Population
5,070
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
58.21°, -6.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,086
Local Cost
$1,207
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
22.6°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1374 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
9
Transport
90
Walk Score
90
Footways
179.0
Airport
SYY
Distance
3 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 77/100.
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