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Akranes Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 8° · coldest night Saturday at -4°

The short of it: Akranes weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:15 local time.

AKRANES, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Akranes this morning will find light rain; the afternoon should top out near 8°, the night near 6°. Count it a gift: 3° above the November average of 6° for these parts. Winds are light from the NNW, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 8°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 25 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Akranes runs from 2° at night to 6° by day, with some 82 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 13°, February the coldest at -1°, and January the wettest with 92 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are June and July.

The sun is up 7 h 11 min today, and the days are shortening by about 7 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy6°3°6 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy6°2°8 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear5°2°9 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear5°1°9 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear4°0°10 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy4°0°11 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°12 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°12 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy4°-1°12 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear4°-1°11 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear4°-1°11 km/h–
10 AMClear sky3°-1°12 km/h–
11 AMClear sky3°-1°12 km/h–
12 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
1 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
2 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
3 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
4 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
5 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
6 PMClear sky3°-2°12 km/h–
7 PMClear sky3°-2°11 km/h–
8 PMClear sky3°-2°10 km/h–
9 PMClear sky3°-2°10 km/h–
10 PMClear sky3°-2°10 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): light rain, high 8°, low 6°, 18 mm of rain, gusts to 46 km/h. Sun up 9:36 AM, down 4:47 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today6°8°18 mm46 km/h7 h 11 min
Monday3°6°dry16 km/h7 h 5 min
Tuesday3°7°dry27 km/h6 h 59 min
Wednesday0°3°dry22 km/h6 h 51 min
Thursday1°7°2.0 mm34 km/h6 h 45 min
Friday-3°7°4.6 mm42 km/h6 h 39 min
Saturday-4°3°0.7 mm33 km/h6 h 32 min

Warmest: today at 8°. Wettest: today, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 46 km/h.

The Almanac · Akranes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Akranes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
2° colder, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 13 min
Average wind
26 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 6°, nights near 2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Akranes in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Akranes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°0°92 mm27 km/h5 h 15 min✦
February4°-1°89 mm27 km/h8 h 23 min✦
March4°-1°81 mm27 km/h11 h 28 min✦
April6°2°50 mm25 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦
May9°4°50 mm23 km/h18 h 24 min✦✦
June12°7°42 mm21 km/h21 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July13°9°53 mm19 km/h19 h 51 min✦✦✦
August13°9°67 mm19 km/h16 h 24 min✦✦✦
September11°7°86 mm24 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
October8°4°79 mm24 km/h9 h 32 min✦
November6°2°82 mm26 km/h6 h 13 min✦
December4°0°86 mm26 km/h4 h 5 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Akranes

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Akranes today?

Right now it is 6 °C (43 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 6 °C (43 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Akranes this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 25 mm (0.98 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Akranes?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Akranes?

July, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is January, with 92 mm (3.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Akranes?

June and July. June brings highs near 12 °C (53 °F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain; July highs near 13 °C (56 °F) and 53 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Akranes?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GrundarhverfiCapital Region15 km SE6°2°87 mm
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region19 km SSE6°2°87 mm
ReykjavíkCapital Region22 km SSE5°1°91 mm
KópavogurCapital Region25 km SSE5°1°94 mm
ÁlftanesCapital Region25 km S6°2°90 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region25 km SE5°1°97 mm
BorgarnesWest25 km NNE5°1°78 mm
GarðabærCapital Region27 km SSE5°1°93 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor