Westfjords, Iceland Weather

Westfjords,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
-7°C
19.4°F
°C °F

Condition: Moderate Snowfall

Pressure: 954 hPa

Feel like: -16 °C

Temperature: -7°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 90%

Wind: N - 42 km/h

Visibility: 1.9 km

Weather forecast

Sat
14 Nov
-14°C / -4°C
Snow Fall Slight
Sun
15 Nov
-14°C / -11°C
Fog
Mon
16 Nov
-13°C / -9°C
Fog
Tue
17 Nov
-12°C / -5°C
Fog
Wed
18 Nov
-5°C / 0°C
Snow Showers Slight
Hourly forecast today:
08:00 AM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
90% 57 km/h
09:00 AM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
90% 57 km/h
10:00 AM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
89% 57 km/h
11:00 AM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 58 km/h
12:00 PM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 62 km/h
13:00 PM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 64 km/h
14:00 PM
-9° / -7°
-9° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
87% 64 km/h
15:00 PM
-8° / -7°
-8° / -7°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 56 km/h
16:00 PM
-8° / -6°
-8° / -6°
Moderate Snowfall
88% 57 km/h
17:00 PM
-7° / -6°
-7° / -6°
Moderate Snowfall
90% 62 km/h
18:00 PM
-6° / -5°
-6° / -5°
Moderate Snowfall
91% 69 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high -0.37°C
  • Average low -4.37°C
  • Hottest day 5°C (03 November 2026)
  • Coldest day -15°C (27 November 2026)
  • Average humidity 87.77%
  • Days with precipitation 26 days
  • Highest precipitation 94 mm (13 November 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 0°C
  • Min: -4°C
  • Total Precipitation: 7 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 -3ºC (26.6ºF), it's crucial to dress in warm, insulated layers. You should consider wearing:
- Fleece or wool sweater
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Insulated gloves or mittens
- Waterproof and insulated boots

Temperature

Early
-7°C / -6°C
Morning
-8°C / -7°C
Afternoon
-8°C / -7°C
Evening
-4°C / -3°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 441
  • CO 155
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 78
  • PM10 4
  • PM25 1
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,395

Sunrise / Sunset

10:06
16:16