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Blönduós Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Wednesday at 3° · coldest night Sunday at -7°

The short of it: Blönduós weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (36 °F) with light rain, feeling like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (36 °F), low -2 °C (29 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 6 cm (2.2 in) of snow and 1.4 mm (0.06 in) of rain. Warnings in force: blizzard conditions, ice after rain, strong wind. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 22:30 local time.

BLÖNDUÓS, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near 2° and falling to -2° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Blönduós is 4°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 3°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 24 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Blönduós runs from -2° at night to 4° by day, with some 40 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -5°, and September the wettest with 54 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 6 h 23 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 · Snow
NowLight rain2°-1°5 km/h0.9 mm
11 PMLight rain2°-1°5 km/h0.3 mm
12 AMLight rain2°-2°8 km/h–
1 AMLight rain1°-4°13 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight snow0°-7°22 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
3 AMLight snow-1°-9°27 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
4 AMLight snow-2°-10°27 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
5 AMLight snow-3°-11°25 km/h–
6 AMLight snow-3°-11°25 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
7 AMOvercast-4°-12°24 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-4°-12°23 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-4°-12°23 km/h–
10 AMSnow showers-4°-12°26 km/h–
11 AMSnow showers-4°-13°29 km/h–
12 PMSnow showers-4°-13°30 km/h–
1 PMSnow showers-4°-13°31 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
2 PMLight snow-4°-13°32 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
3 PMSnow-3°-13°36 km/h❄ 0.6 cm
4 PMSnow-3°-13°38 km/h❄ 0.8 cm
5 PMSnow-2°-13°39 km/h❄ 0.8 cm
6 PMSnow-2°-13°41 km/h❄ 0.8 cm
7 PMSnow-1°-12°41 km/h❄ 0.7 cm
8 PMSnow showers1°-7°30 km/h❄ 0.3 cm
9 PMSnow1°-9°37 km/h❄ 0.5 cm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): light snow, high 2°, low -2°, 3.1 cm of snow and 3.1 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 9:53 AM, down 4:16 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-2°2°❄ 3.1 cm + 3.1 mm24 km/h6 h 23 min
Friday-4°2°❄ 6.0 cm70 km/h6 h 15 min
Saturday-6°1°dry66 km/h6 h 9 min
Sunday-7°-6°dry14 km/h6 h 2 min
Monday-7°-6°dry13 km/h5 h 55 min
Tuesday-7°0°dry15 km/h5 h 48 min
Wednesday0°3°0.6 mm28 km/h5 h 41 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 3°. Most snow: Friday, 6.0 cm of snow. Strongest gusts: Friday, 70 km/h.

The Almanac · Blönduós Month by Month

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

November in Blönduós, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 45 min
Average wind
19 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 40 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Blönduós in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Blönduós by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-3°40 mm23 km/h4 h 38 min✦✦✦
February1°-5°34 mm22 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦✦
March3°-3°42 mm22 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦
April6°-1°29 mm19 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
May10°4°37 mm19 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June13°6°32 mm17 km/h22 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
July14°8°40 mm16 km/h20 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August14°8°42 mm16 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°54 mm19 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October7°2°52 mm19 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
November4°-2°40 mm19 km/h5 h 45 min✦✦✦
December3°-3°40 mm21 km/h3 h 11 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Blönduós

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Blönduós today?

Right now it is 2 °C (36 °F) with light rain; it feels like -1 °C (30 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (36 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 15 mm (0.57 in) expected.

Will it rain in Blönduós this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 24 mm (0.94 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Blönduós?

Yes: blizzard conditions; ice after rain; strong wind. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Blönduós?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -5 °C (23 °F). The wettest month is September, with 54 mm (2.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Blönduós?

July and August. July brings highs near 14 °C (58 °F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain; August highs near 14 °C (58 °F) and 42 mm (1.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Blönduós?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SauðárkrókurNorthwest31 km ENE4°-1°40 mm
HvammstangiNorthwest42 km SW4°-1°47 mm
SiglufjörðurNortheast83 km NE3°-2°53 mm
DalvíkNortheast87 km ENE3°-2°58 mm
ÓlafsfjörðurNortheast87 km ENE2°-3°61 mm
AkureyriNortheast100 km E4°-2°65 mm
StykkishólmurWest131 km WSW4°1°69 mm
LaugarNortheast133 km E3°-2°72 mm

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