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Egilsstaðir Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Friday at 0° · coldest night Monday at -15°

The short of it: Egilsstaðir weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, -9 °C (17 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -15 °C (5 °F). Today’s high -6 °C (21 °F), low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: hard frost, bitter wind chill. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 02:30 local time.

EGILSSTAÐIR, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Egilsstaðir this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near -6°, the night near -11°. That is 10° colder than Egilsstaðir usually sees in November, when highs average 4°. The wind keeps up from the WNW at 19 km/h, gusting to 27 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 6 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 0°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -15°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Egilsstaðir brings highs near 4°, lows of -1° and about 82 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 15°, February the coldest at -5°, and October the wettest with 99 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 6 h 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 7 minutes each. The station stands 262 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
NowMostly clear-9°-15°14 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-9°-15°12 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-9°-14°11 km/h–
5 AMMostly clear-9°-14°11 km/h–
6 AMMostly clear-8°-14°10 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-8°-14°10 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy-8°-13°9 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy-8°-13°10 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-7°-13°9 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy-7°-12°10 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy-6°-12°9 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy-6°-11°9 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy-6°-11°9 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy-6°-11°8 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear-7°-12°8 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear-8°-13°8 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear-8°-14°9 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear-9°-14°8 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-10°-15°7 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-11°-16°8 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-11°-16°9 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-11°-17°9 km/h–
12 AMClear sky-12°-17°8 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-12°-18°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): partly cloudy, high -6°, low -11°, dry, gusts to 31 km/h. Sun up 9:36 AM, down 3:46 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-11°-6°dry31 km/h6 h 10 min
Monday-15°-12°dry14 km/h6 h 3 min
Tuesday-14°-9°dry14 km/h5 h 57 min
Wednesday-11°-3°dry14 km/h5 h 50 min
Thursday-10°-5°dry17 km/h5 h 44 min
Friday-6°0°0.2 mm17 km/h5 h 37 min

Warmest: Friday at 0°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 31 km/h.

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The Almanac · Egilsstaðir Month by Month

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

November in Egilsstaðir, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 17 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 54 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 4°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 82 mm, the 4th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Egilsstaðir in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Egilsstaðir by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°86 mm14 km/h4 h 49 min✦
February2°-5°69 mm13 km/h8 h 12 min✦✦
March2°-4°70 mm13 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April5°-1°48 mm12 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦
May10°3°38 mm13 km/h18 h 46 min✦✦✦
June14°6°32 mm11 km/h22 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July15°8°43 mm9 km/h20 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August15°8°48 mm9 km/h16 h 37 min✦✦✦
September12°6°73 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
October6°2°99 mm12 km/h9 h 25 min✦
November4°-1°82 mm11 km/h5 h 54 min✦
December2°-4°88 mm13 km/h3 h 29 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Egilsstaðir

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Egilsstaðir today?

Right now it is -9 °C (17 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -15 °C (5 °F). Today’s high is -6 °C (21 °F) and tonight’s low -11 °C (12 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Egilsstaðir this week?

No — the next 6 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Egilsstaðir?

Yes: hard frost; bitter wind chill. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Egilsstaðir?

July, with an average high of 15 °C (59 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -5 °C (24 °F). The wettest month is October, with 99 mm (3.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Egilsstaðir?

July and June. July brings highs near 15 °C (59 °F) and about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain; June highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 32 mm (1.3 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Egilsstaðir?

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
SeyðisfjörðurEast18 km E4°0°117 mm
ReyðarfjörðurEast27 km SSE3°-1°125 mm
EskifjörðurEast28 km SE5°0°129 mm
NeskaupstaðurEast36 km ESE5°1°171 mm
FáskrúðsfjörðurEast41 km SSE3°-1°153 mm
VopnafjörðurEast58 km NNW5°-1°79 mm
HöfnEast119 km SSW5°1°148 mm
LaugarNortheast146 km WNW3°-2°72 mm

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