January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland receive in January?
Ólafsvík often experiences a notable amount of snow/rain in January, with an average of about 119 mm (4.7 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland in January?
Ólafsvík sees roughly 18 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland?
January is generally a drier month for the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in January in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland?
Looking at our data, Hellnar tops the wettest-cities list in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 126 mm (5 in).
What is the driest city in January in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland?
The driest place is Ólafsvík with an average snow/rainfall of 119 mm (4.7 in) according to our data.
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