Northwestern Region, Iceland Weather

Northwestern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
4°C
39.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 933 hPa

Feel like: 2 °C

Temperature: 4°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 95%

Wind: NE - 5 km/h

Visibility: 10.84 km

Weather forecast

Thu
27 Aug
0°C / 3°C
Moderate Drizzle
Fri
28 Aug
-1°C / 6°C
Overcast
Sat
29 Aug
0°C / 6°C
Overcast
Sun
30 Aug
-2°C / 6°C
Overcast
Mon
31 Aug
-1°C / 7°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
03:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
95% 8 km/h
04:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
96% 8 km/h
05:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
90% 8 km/h
06:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
97% 8 km/h
07:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Fog
100% 11 km/h
08:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Fog
100% 14 km/h
09:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Fog
100% 14 km/h
10:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
96% 11 km/h
11:00 AM
2° /
2° /
Overcast
84% 7 km/h
12:00 PM
2° /
2° /
Overcast
80% 8 km/h
13:00 PM
2° /
2° /
Overcast
78% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 8.6°C
  • Average low 1.9°C
  • Hottest day 14°C (17 August 2026)
  • Coldest day -2°C (30 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 83.93%
  • Days with precipitation 23 days
  • Highest precipitation 62 mm (12 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 8°C
  • Min: 2°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 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 cold weather in Northwestern Region, with temperatures ranging from 5ºC to 8ºC (41.0ºF to 46.4ºF), you should wear:
- Layered clothing (such as a thermal shirt under a sweater)
- Wool or thermal socks
- Hat and gloves, particularly for early mornings or evenings
- Closed-toe shoes or boots

Temperature

Early
3°C / 4°C
Morning
3°C / 3°C
Afternoon
2°C / 7°C
Evening
3°C / 3°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 429
  • CO 148
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 50
  • PM10 2
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,363

Sunrise / Sunset

05:37
20:59