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Höfn 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 today at 2° · coldest night Monday at -7°

The short of it: Höfn weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (35 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (35 °F), low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fresh wind, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:45 local time.

HÖFN, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near 2° and falling to 0° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 5°. A brisk wind blows from the NNW, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 2°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -7°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Höfn runs from 1° at night to 5° by day, with some 148 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 13°, February the coldest at -1°, and October the wettest with 168 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 7 h 0 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 21 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear2°-3°12 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear2°-4°12 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy1°-4°12 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy0°-6°13 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-1°-7°13 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-1°-7°13 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-2°-8°14 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-2°-8°17 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-2°-9°20 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-2°-10°19 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-2°-9°16 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-2°-8°13 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-2°-8°12 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-2°-8°13 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear-2°-9°17 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear-1°-9°22 km/h–
1 PMOvercast-1°-10°26 km/h–
2 PMOvercast-1°-11°32 km/h–
3 PMOvercast-1°-11°34 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-1°-10°30 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-1°-9°23 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-1°-7°17 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-1°-7°14 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-1°-7°14 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): light snow, high 2°, low 0°, 0.4 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 9:14 AM, down 4:14 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°2°0.4 mm19 km/h7 h 0 min
Wednesday-2°0°dry54 km/h6 h 54 min
Thursday-4°-1°dry15 km/h6 h 48 min
Friday-2°1°dry22 km/h6 h 41 min
Saturday-3°-1°dry55 km/h6 h 35 min
Sunday-6°-4°dry18 km/h6 h 29 min
Monday-7°-3°dry28 km/h6 h 22 min

Warmest: today at 2°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 55 km/h.

The Almanac · Höfn Month by Month

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

November in Höfn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 20 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 15 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 5°, nights near 1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 148 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Höfn in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Höfn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°132 mm18 km/h5 h 17 min✦
February3°-1°141 mm18 km/h8 h 23 min✦
March4°-1°120 mm18 km/h11 h 29 min✦
April6°1°96 mm17 km/h14 h 57 min✦
May9°4°71 mm16 km/h18 h 22 min✦
June11°7°68 mm15 km/h21 h 7 min✦✦✦
July13°9°76 mm14 km/h19 h 48 min✦✦
August13°8°104 mm14 km/h16 h 23 min✦✦
September11°6°151 mm17 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
October8°3°168 mm17 km/h9 h 32 min✦
November5°1°148 mm17 km/h6 h 15 min✦
December3°-1°135 mm17 km/h4 h 8 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Höfn

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Höfn today?

Right now it is 2 °C (35 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (35 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Höfn this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Höfn?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: fresh wind; frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Höfn?

August, with an average high of 13 °C (55 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is October, with 168 mm (6.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Höfn?

June and August. June brings highs near 11 °C (52 °F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain; August highs near 13 °C (55 °F) and 104 mm (4.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Höfn?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FáskrúðsfjörðurEast94 km NE3°-1°153 mm
ReyðarfjörðurEast99 km NNE3°-1°125 mm
EskifjörðurEast107 km NNE5°0°129 mm
EgilsstaðirEast119 km NNE4°-1°82 mm
NeskaupstaðurEast123 km NE5°1°171 mm
SeyðisfjörðurEast126 km NNE4°0°117 mm
VopnafjörðurEast168 km N5°-1°79 mm
LaugarNortheast192 km NNW3°-2°72 mm

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