Westfjords, Iceland Weather

Westfjords,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-8°C
17.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Fog

Pressure: 947 hPa

Feel like: -12 °C

Temperature: -8°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 100%

Wind: W - 6 km/h

Visibility: 0.24 km

Weather forecast

Sat
24 Oct
-4°C / -1°C
Heavy Intensity Snowfall
Sun
25 Oct
-4°C / 0°C
Snow Showers Slight
Mon
26 Oct
0°C / 1°C
Snow Showers Slight
Tue
27 Oct
0°C / 2°C
Heavy Snow Showers
Wed
28 Oct
-3°C / 0°C
Heavy Intensity Snowfall
Hourly forecast today:
09:00 AM
-8° / -8°
-8° / -8°
Fog
100% 6 km/h
10:00 AM
-8° / -8°
-8° / -8°
Fog
99% 7 km/h
11:00 AM
-7° / -7°
-7° / -7°
Fog
98% 8 km/h
12:00 PM
-5° / -5°
-5° / -5°
Mainly Clear
99% 8 km/h
13:00 PM
-4° / -4°
-4° / -4°
Fog
99% 6 km/h
14:00 PM
-4° / -4°
-4° / -4°
Clear Sky
99% 3 km/h
15:00 PM
-4° / -4°
-4° / -4°
Clear Sky
97% 4 km/h
16:00 PM
-5° / -5°
-5° / -5°
Clear Sky
99% 3 km/h
17:00 PM
-6° / -6°
-6° / -6°
Clear Sky
100% 3 km/h
18:00 PM
-7° / -7°
-7° / -7°
Fog
100% 7 km/h
19:00 PM
-5° / -5°
-5° / -5°
Fog
98% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 1.9°C
  • Average low -1.87°C
  • Hottest day 6°C (12 October 2026)
  • Coldest day -10°C (06 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 94.37%
  • Days with precipitation 28 days
  • Highest precipitation 99 mm (18 October 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 0°C
  • Min: -6°C
  • Total Precipitation: 6 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Westfjords over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Westfjords in the coming days

Rainfall in Westfjords in the coming days

Westfjords Climate Summary

Westfjords features a Tundra (Köppen classification: ET), with an average annual temperature of 2.03ºC (35.65ºF), which is about -1.14% lower than the national average for Iceland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 57.04 millimeters (2.25 inches) of rainfall, spread across 138.35 rainy days, accounting for 37.9% of the year.

Longitude 65.919615
Latitude -21.8811764
Yearly high temperature 3.12ºC (37.62ºF)
Yearly low temperature -0.02ºC (31.96ºF)
Hottest month July 9.53ºC (49.15ºF)
Coldest month December -4.72ºC (23.5ºF)
Yearly precip 57.04mm (2.25in)
Days with rainfall 138.35 days (37.9%)
Driest month June (81.22%)
Wettest month December (87.11%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -1.11° / -4.29° 15.09 days
February -0.92° / -4.04° 15.36 days
March -0.98° / -3.99° 14.91 days
April 1.24° / -2.14° 14.09 days
May 4.3° / 0.88° 10.45 days
June 8.2° / 4.62° 5.27 days
July 9.53° / 6.1° 6.82 days
August 8.96° / 5.67° 7.18 days
September 6.45° / 3.64° 11.55 days
October 3.16° / 0.66° 11.91 days
November 0.25° / -2.57° 10.45 days
December -1.59° / -4.72° 15.27 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Westfjords?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 9.53ºC) and December are the coolest (daily mean of -4.72ºC).

2. What should I wear in Westfjords today?

For today's frigid weather in Westfjords, with low temperatures at -1ºC (30.2ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Snow pants (if necessary)
- Insulated winter coat
- Waterproof and insulated boots
- Wool or thermal socks

Temperature

Early
-8°C / -6°C
Morning
-8°C / -8°C
Afternoon
-4°C / -4°C
Evening
-2°C / -1°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 437
  • CO 148
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 74
  • PM10 3
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,375

Sunrise / Sunset

08:50
17:31