Northwestern Region, Iceland Weather

Northwestern Region,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-20°C
-4.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 918 hPa

Feel like: -25 °C

Temperature: -20°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 95%

Wind: SW - 5 km/h

Visibility: 29.28 km

Weather forecast

Fri
13 Feb
-20°C / -12°C
Snow Fall Slight
Sat
14 Feb
-19°C / -10°C
Overcast
Sun
15 Feb
-21°C / -13°C
Overcast
Mon
16 Feb
-21°C / -13°C
Snow Fall Slight
Tue
17 Feb
-15°C / -5°C
Heavy Intensity Snowfall
Hourly forecast today:
21:00 PM
-21° / -20°
-21° / -20°
Clear Sky
95% 7 km/h
22:00 PM
-22° / -21°
-22° / -21°
Clear Sky
90% 10 km/h
23:00 PM
-22° / -21°
-22° / -21°
Clear Sky
92% 10 km/h
00:00 AM
-21° / -20°
-21° / -20°
Clear Sky
95% 10 km/h
01:00 AM
-21° / -20°
-21° / -20°
Clear Sky
95% 7 km/h
02:00 AM
-21° / -20°
-21° / -20°
Clear Sky
95% 8 km/h
03:00 AM
-20° / -20°
-20° / -20°
Clear Sky
97% 7 km/h
04:00 AM
-20° / -20°
-20° / -20°
Clear Sky
97% 3 km/h
05:00 AM
-21° / -20°
-21° / -20°
Partly Cloudy
89% 3 km/h
06:00 AM
-21° / -17°
-21° / -17°
Overcast
71% 8 km/h
07:00 AM
-19° / -15°
-19° / -15°
Overcast
72% 7 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -4.53°C
  • Average low -10.23°C
  • Hottest day 4°C (23 February 2026)
  • Coldest day -21°C (12 February 2026)
  • Average humidity 83.03%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 46 mm (27 February 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -9°C
  • Min: -18°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 frigid weather in Northwestern Region, with low temperatures at -16ºC (3.2ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Insulated winter coat
- Beanie or thermal hat
- Snow pants (if necessary)
- Wool or thermal socks

Temperature

Early
-20°C / -19°C
Morning
-20°C / -18°C
Afternoon
-18°C / -16°C
Evening
-21°C / -20°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 444
  • CO 147
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 75
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,391

Sunrise / Sunset

09:27
17:34