Climate Overview
The climate in Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1527mm of precipitation falls per year. Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fáskrúðsfjörður 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. Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Fáskrúðsfjörður 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 -2°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
Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1527mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 173mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 72mm. That's 102mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 420cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 77cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 18km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Fáskrúðsfjörður Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Fáskrúðsfjörður 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 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 251mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 477mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Expect around 74cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 472mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Expect around 214cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Fáskrúðsfjörður 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.
