December Rainfall and Precipitation in West Iceland
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in West Iceland, Iceland in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
West Iceland precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does West Iceland, Iceland receive in December?
Borgarnes often experiences a notable amount of snow/rain in December, with an average of about 134 mm (5.3 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in West Iceland, Iceland in December?
Borgarnes sees roughly 19 days rainy days during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in West Iceland, Iceland?
December is generally a drier month for West Iceland, Iceland, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in December in West Iceland, Iceland?
Looking at our data, Húsafell tops the wettest-cities list in West Iceland, Iceland for December, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 149 mm (5.9 in).
What is the driest city in December in West Iceland, Iceland?
Ólafsvík is the driest city we have data for in West Iceland, Iceland in December, with monthly rainfall close to 120 mm (4.7 in).
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