Climate Overview
The climate in Norðfjörður Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1358mm of precipitation falls per year. Norðfjörður Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Norðfjörður 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 -6°C. Norðfjörður Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Norðfjörður Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -6°C to 12°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Norðfjörður Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1358mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 161mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 65mm. That's 96mm 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. Norðfjörður Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 476cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Norðfjörður Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 August, with average winds dropping to 13km/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 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.
Seasons
89 days until Summer
It is currently spring in Norðfjörður Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Norðfjörður 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 12°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 227mm for the season, averaging 76mm 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 -3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 401mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Expect around 85cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -6 to 0°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Expect around 237cm 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 Norðfjörður 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.
