Climate Insights for Fagurhólsmýri Airport

Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Austurland, Iceland

Hottest
July
11°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
February
305mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Fagurhólsmýri Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 2687mm of precipitation falls per year. Fagurhólsmýri Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fagurhólsmýri Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Fagurhólsmýri Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -5° Feb Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Mar Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° May Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Jun Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 5° Jul Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 7° Aug Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 6° Sep Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1° Nov Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -2° Dec Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Fagurhólsmýri Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 11°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 252mm Snow: 104mm Feb Precipitation: 305mm Snow: 131mm Mar Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 97mm Apr Precipitation: 203mm Snow: 52mm May Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 35mm Jun Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 164mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 280mm Snow: 10mm Oct Precipitation: 267mm Snow: 36mm Nov Precipitation: 221mm Snow: 53mm Dec Precipitation: 248mm Snow: 89mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fagurhólsmýri Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2687mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 305mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 143mm. That's 162mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Fagurhólsmýri Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 615cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 131cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Fagurhólsmýri Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Fagurhólsmýri Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Fagurhólsmýri Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 606mm across the season with a monthly average of 202mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 5 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 508mm across the season with a monthly average of 169mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 768mm across the season with a monthly average of 256mm. Expect around 99cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 806mm across the season with a monthly average of 269mm. Expect around 323cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fagurhólsmýri Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
0 °C
16 km/h
252 mm
104 cm
Feb
-4 °C
1 °C
17 km/h
305 mm
131 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
1 °C
15 km/h
233 mm
97 cm
Apr
-1 °C
3 °C
12 km/h
203 mm
52 cm
May
1 °C
6 °C
12 km/h
170 mm
35 cm
Jun
5 °C
10 °C
11 km/h
143 mm
5 cm
Jul
7 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
164 mm
1 cm
Aug
6 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
201 mm
2 cm
Sep
4 °C
9 °C
12 km/h
280 mm
10 cm
Oct
1 °C
5 °C
14 km/h
267 mm
36 cm
Nov
-2 °C
2 °C
15 km/h
221 mm
53 cm
Dec
-5 °C
0 °C
16 km/h
248 mm
89 cm
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