Climate Insights for Hjaltabakki Airport

Húnabyggð, Norðurland Vestra, Iceland

Hottest
August
11°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
September
121mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hjaltabakki Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 963mm of precipitation falls per year. Hjaltabakki Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hjaltabakki Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Hjaltabakki 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: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° May Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 3° Jun Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Jul Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 8° Aug Max: 11° Average: 9° Min: 8° Sep Max: 9° Average: 7° Min: 6° Oct Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2° Nov Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -1° Dec Max: 0° Average: -1° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Hjaltabakki Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 11°C. August 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 -4°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 43mm Feb Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 41mm Mar Precipitation: 73mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 62mm Snow: 10mm Jun Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 4mm Jul Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 44mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hjaltabakki Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 963mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 121mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 53mm. That's 68mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Hjaltabakki Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 263cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 44cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 26km/h Feb Wind Speed: 26km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 24km/h Dec Wind Speed: 25km/h
Wind Speed

Hjaltabakki Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 25km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 23km/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 Hjaltabakki Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Hjaltabakki 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 August at around 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 7°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 221mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 310mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Expect around 128cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 25km/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 Hjaltabakki 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
-4 °C
0 °C
26 km/h
80 mm
43 cm
Feb
-3 °C
1 °C
26 km/h
80 mm
41 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
1 °C
24 km/h
73 mm
38 cm
Apr
0 °C
4 °C
21 km/h
53 mm
21 cm
May
3 °C
7 °C
21 km/h
62 mm
10 cm
Jun
6 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
67 mm
4 cm
Jul
8 °C
11 °C
18 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
11 °C
18 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
121 mm
9 cm
Oct
2 °C
6 °C
23 km/h
109 mm
20 cm
Nov
-1 °C
3 °C
24 km/h
80 mm
33 cm
Dec
-3 °C
0 °C
25 km/h
84 mm
44 cm
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