Climate Overview
The climate in Patreksfjordur Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1305mm of precipitation falls per year. Patreksfjordur Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Patreksfjordur Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Patreksfjordur Airport experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Patreksfjordur Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°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 0°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Patreksfjordur Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1305mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 109mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 149mm of rainfall. October and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 73mm. That's 76mm 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. Patreksfjordur Airport receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 260cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 66cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Patreksfjordur Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.
Seasons
84 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Patreksfjordur Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Patreksfjordur 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 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 0 to 6°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 282mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 401mm across the season with a monthly average of 134mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 0 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 393mm across the season with a monthly average of 131mm. Expect around 165cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Patreksfjordur 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.
