Climate Insights for Höfn

The climate in Höfn is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 2,120 mm of precipitation falls per year. Höfn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Höfn 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Höfn experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Höfn is cool. The average annual temperature is 40°F and approximately 83.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Höfn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Höfn 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Höfn experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Höfn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 11°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Höfn sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 29°F to 52°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 50°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 32°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Höfn is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,120 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 259 mm of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 107 mm. That's 152 mm 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. Höfn receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 364cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 88cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Höfn is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. February and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.2 in. That's 6 in 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. Höfn receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 143in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 35in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Höfn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 20km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Höfn is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 13mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

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