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Weather & Climate in Patreksfjörður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Patreksfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.5978°N, 23.9960°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Helgrindur (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 105 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.5 in |
Patreksfjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 28°F in March to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and June the driest (2.9").