Ornsay Island
Tidal island in Inner Hebrides near Skye
A tidal islet off the Isle of Skye; boaters and walkers use viewpoints here for coastal scenery, seabird observation and crossings across the Sound of Sleat.
Ornsay at a Glance#
About Ornsay#
Ornsay is a small island landmark in Scotland, United Kingdom, identified at latitude 57.15 and longitude -5.78333. It is recorded as a geographic feature rather than a populated settlement.
As a lesser-known coastal feature, the site offers shoreline and seascape interest rather than developed visitor facilities. There are no widely published visitor amenities or services associated with the island.
There is no widely documented construction or occupation history available in standard public sources for this specific islet. It is best understood as a natural coastal landform rather than a historic built site.
The island sits off the coast of Scotland in the administrative area of Scotland; coordinates place it in the Inner Hebrides / western Scottish seascape region. The nearest larger inhabited islands or mainland settlements are not specified in the available data.
Weather & Climate near Ornsay#
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1958 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 226 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 141 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 177 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 100 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 86 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 16° | 12° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 113 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 130 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 15° | 12° | 200 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 7° | 221 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 237 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 227 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
