Álftanes Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
A Clear Night Under the Stars
Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Warmest Thursday at 5° · coldest night Friday at -5°
The short of it: Álftanes weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (31 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -5 °C (24 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (38 °F), low -3 °C (27 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.2 mm (0.28 in). Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:00 local time.
ÁLFTANES, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Álftanes this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 4°, the night near -3°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 6°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NE, gusting to 9 km/h, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 5°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -5°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 18 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Álftanes runs from 2° at night to 6° by day, with some 90 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -1°, and February the wettest with 99 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.
The sun is up 6 h 56 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 19 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Clear sky | -1° | -5° | 5 km/h | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | -2° | -5° | 4 km/h | – |
| 9 PM | Clear sky | -2° | -6° | 5 km/h | – |
| 10 PM | Clear sky | -3° | -7° | 5 km/h | – |
| 11 PM | Mostly clear | -3° | -7° | 5 km/h | – |
| 12 AM | Partly cloudy | -3° | -7° | 6 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | -2° | -6° | 6 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Overcast | -2° | -6° | 5 km/h | – |
| 3 AM | Overcast | -2° | -5° | 6 km/h | – |
| 4 AM | Overcast | -1° | -5° | 5 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Overcast | -1° | -5° | 6 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Overcast | -1° | -5° | 7 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Overcast | 0° | -5° | 9 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Overcast | 1° | -4° | 8 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Light snow | 1° | -4° | 9 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 10 AM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 11 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 11 AM | Light snow | 0° | -5° | 13 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 12 PM | Light snow | 1° | -5° | 15 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 1 PM | Light snow | 1° | -4° | 14 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 2 PM | Light rain | 2° | -4° | 14 km/h | 0.6 mm |
| 3 PM | Light rain | 2° | -3° | 12 km/h | 1.2 mm |
| 4 PM | Light rain | 2° | -2° | 11 km/h | 1.2 mm |
| 5 PM | Light rain | 3° | -2° | 11 km/h | 1.5 mm |
| 6 PM | Light rain | 3° | -2° | 12 km/h | 1.6 mm |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 11): partly cloudy, high 4°, low -3°, dry, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 9:43 AM, down 4:39 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Thursday (Nov 12): light snow, high 5°, low -3°, 16 mm of rain, gusts to 26 km/h. Sun up 9:46 AM, down 4:36 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Friday (Nov 13): snow showers, high 5°, low -5°, 1.3 mm of rain, gusts to 45 km/h. Sun up 9:50 AM, down 4:33 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.
Saturday (Nov 14): light snow, high 0°, low -4°, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 46 km/h. Sun up 9:53 AM, down 4:30 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high -1°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 9:56 AM, down 4:27 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): overcast, high 1°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 21 km/h. Sun up 9:59 AM, down 4:24 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 0°, low -2°, dry, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 10:03 AM, down 4:22 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -3°4° | dry | 17 km/h | 6 h 56 min | |
| Thursday | -3°5° | 16 mm | 26 km/h | 6 h 50 min | |
| Friday | -5°5° | 1.3 mm | 45 km/h | 6 h 43 min | |
| Saturday | -4°0° | 0.4 mm | 46 km/h | 6 h 37 min | |
| Sunday | -4°-1° | dry | 19 km/h | 6 h 31 min | |
| Monday | -1°1° | dry | 21 km/h | 6 h 25 min | |
| Tuesday | -2°0° | dry | 15 km/h | 6 h 19 min |
Warmest: Thursday at 5°. Wettest: Thursday, 16 mm. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 46 km/h.