Northwestern Region, Iceland Weather

Northwestern Region,  Weather
(Photo by Davide Cantelli on Unsplash)

Current conditions

Updated:
-6°C
21.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 931 hPa

Feel like: -11 °C

Temperature: -6°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 76%

Wind: SW - 11 km/h

Visibility: 33.52 km

Weather forecast

Fri
13 Nov
-10°C / -1°C
Heavy Intensity Snowfall
Sat
14 Nov
-14°C / -5°C
Snow Showers Slight
Sun
15 Nov
-18°C / -12°C
Snow Fall Slight
Mon
16 Nov
-18°C / -12°C
Fog
Tue
17 Nov
-14°C / -9°C
Fog
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
-9° / -6°
-9° / -6°
Overcast
76% 13 km/h
07:00 AM
-10° / -6°
-10° / -6°
Overcast
70% 17 km/h
08:00 AM
-9° / -5°
-9° / -5°
Overcast
73% 19 km/h
09:00 AM
-9° / -6°
-9° / -6°
Overcast
76% 30 km/h
10:00 AM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
83% 41 km/h
11:00 AM
-7° / -6°
-7° / -6°
Snow Fall Slight
87% 43 km/h
12:00 PM
-7° / -5°
-7° / -5°
Moderate Snowfall
89% 43 km/h
13:00 PM
-6° / -5°
-6° / -5°
Moderate Snowfall
90% 48 km/h
14:00 PM
-6° / -5°
-6° / -5°
Moderate Snowfall
90% 48 km/h
15:00 PM
-6° / -4°
-6° / -4°
Moderate Snowfall
91% 49 km/h
16:00 PM
-5° / -4°
-5° / -4°
Moderate Snowfall
92% 52 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -1.3°C
  • Average low -6.4°C
  • Hottest day 5°C (03 November 2026)
  • Coldest day -18°C (15 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 84.7%
  • Days with precipitation 27 days
  • Highest precipitation 97 mm (08 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: -7°C
  • Min: -11°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 -2ºC (28.4ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Wool or thermal socks
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Waterproof and insulated boots
- Insulated winter coat

Temperature

Early
-10°C / -6°C
Morning
-9°C / -6°C
Afternoon
-6°C / -4°C
Evening
-3°C / -3°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 441
  • CO 150
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 72
  • PM10 1
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,380

Sunrise / Sunset

09:45
16:15