Sprengisandur Climate by Month
Sprengisandur experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from mild days
to very cold weather.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Sprengisandur is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 14°C in July to a very cold 1°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -5°C in February.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sprengisandur has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1474 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Sprengisandur, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy snowfall, with an average of 177 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 16 snowy days. In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 78 mm over 15 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Sprengisandur, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 5.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.6 hours per average day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Sprengisandur.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Sprengisandur in Iceland
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 14°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 177 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 78 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 164 hours of sunshine.
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