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Skinnastaður Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Skinnastaður experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from mild days to cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Skinnastaður is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Skinnastaður receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 1000 mm annually. Skinnastaður offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between October (113 mm) and June (60 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Skinnastaður serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Raufarhöfn, Iceland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for Skinnastaður

Wed   Jan 15
9°C | 5°C
S 9 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
6°C | -1°C
S 6 m/s
0.7 mm
broken clouds and slight sleet

broken clouds and slight sleet

Fri   Jan 17
0°C | -6°C
N 4 m/s
3.5 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Skinnastaður in Iceland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Skinnastaður?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Skinnastaður?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skinnastaður?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skinnastaður?
    October tops the wettest month list with 113 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skinnastaður?
    June is the driest month with 60 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skinnastaður?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 112 hours of sunshine.

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