Sauðárkrókur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sauðárkrókur experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sauðárkrókur is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 14°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sauðárkrókur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1103 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Sauðárkrókur experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 118 mm in September, the wettest month, and 62 mm in June, the driest month.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sauðárkrókur can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.3 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sauðárkrókur.
The city experiences its highest humidity in October, reaching 81%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 73%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sauðárkrókur in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 189 hours of sunshine.
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