Climate Insights for Húsavík
Norðurþing, Nordic countries, Iceland
Climate Overview
The climate in Húsavík is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,111 mm of precipitation falls per year. Húsavík receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Húsavík 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. Húsavík experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Húsavík is cool. The average annual temperature is 38°F and approximately 43.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Húsavík receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Húsavík 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 23°F. Húsavík experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Húsavík sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 13°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 10°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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Húsavík sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°F to 55°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 51°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 23°F and the daily average is 28°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Húsavík is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,111 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 60 mm. That's 67 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Húsavík receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 513cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Húsavík is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.4 in. That's 2.6 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Húsavík receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 202in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Húsavík 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 January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Húsavík is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Húsavík 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 Húsavík 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.