Northwestern Region, Iceland Weather

Northwestern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-10°C
14.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 919 hPa

Feel like: -17 °C

Temperature: -10°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 82%

Wind: N - 26 km/h

Visibility: 50.0 km

Weather forecast

Sun
15 Nov
-17°C / -12°C
Overcast
Mon
16 Nov
-18°C / -13°C
Overcast
Tue
17 Nov
-14°C / -12°C
Overcast
Wed
18 Nov
-14°C / -9°C
Fog
Thu
19 Nov
-13°C / -9°C
Fog
Hourly forecast today:
10:00 AM
-12° / -10°
-12° / -10°
Overcast
82% 52 km/h
11:00 AM
-12° / -9°
-12° / -9°
Snow Fall Slight
78% 50 km/h
12:00 PM
-13° / -9°
-13° / -9°
Snow Fall Slight
74% 54 km/h
13:00 PM
-13° / -10°
-13° / -10°
Snow Fall Slight
75% 54 km/h
14:00 PM
-13° / -10°
-13° / -10°
Snow Fall Slight
75% 52 km/h
15:00 PM
-14° / -10°
-14° / -10°
Partly Cloudy
74% 51 km/h
16:00 PM
-14° / -11°
-14° / -11°
Mainly Clear
75% 46 km/h
17:00 PM
-15° / -11°
-15° / -11°
Partly Cloudy
73% 42 km/h
18:00 PM
-15° / -11°
-15° / -11°
Overcast
72% 41 km/h
19:00 PM
-15° / -11°
-15° / -11°
Overcast
72% 39 km/h
20:00 PM
-16° / -12°
-16° / -12°
Clear Sky
71% 34 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -1.77°C
  • Average low -6.47°C
  • Hottest day 5°C (03 November 2026)
  • Coldest day -18°C (16 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 83.8%
  • Days with precipitation 24 days
  • Highest precipitation 97 mm (08 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -1°C
  • Min: -12°C
  • Total Precipitation: 18 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northwestern Region over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Northwestern Region in the coming days

Rainfall in Northwestern Region in the coming days

Northwestern Region Climate Summary

Northwestern Region features a Tundra (Köppen classification: ET), with an average annual temperature of -0.76ºC (30.63ºF), which is about -3.93% lower than the national average for Iceland. Annually, the city experiences approximately 53.64 millimeters (2.11 inches) of rainfall, spread across 146.08 rainy days, accounting for 40.02% of the year.

Longitude 65.1962505
Latitude -19.2425805
Yearly high temperature 0.87ºC (33.57ºF)
Yearly low temperature -4.2ºC (24.44ºF)
Hottest month July 8.38ºC (47.08ºF)
Coldest month March -8.89ºC (16.0ºF)
Yearly precip 53.64mm (2.11in)
Days with rainfall 146.08 days (40.02%)
Driest month June (81.06%)
Wettest month January (90.35%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -4.01° / -9.09° 16.36 days
February -3.79° / -9.1° 13.45 days
March -3.23° / -8.89° 15.64 days
April -0.66° / -6.88° 13.73 days
May 2.84° / -2.91° 10.09 days
June 7.06° / 1.92° 7.45 days
July 8.38° / 3.82° 8.91 days
August 7.46° / 2.8° 9.09 days
September 4.32° / -0.16° 13.45 days
October 0.33° / -3.73° 12.18 days
November -3.19° / -7.78° 12.09 days
December -5.12° / -10.38° 13.64 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Northwestern Region?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 8.38ºC) and March are the coolest (daily mean of -8.89ºC).

2. What should I wear in Northwestern Region today?

For today's frigid weather in Northwestern Region, with low temperatures at -5ºC (23.0ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Wool or thermal socks
- Waterproof and insulated boots

Temperature

Early
-7°C / -6°C
Morning
-11°C / -9°C
Afternoon
-14°C / -10°C
Evening
-17°C / -13°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 441
  • CO 149
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 79
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,390

Sunrise / Sunset

09:52
16:09