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Selfoss Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Clouds the View

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

Warmest today at 9° · coldest night Thursday at -7°

The short of it: Selfoss weather on Saturday, 7 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with light rain, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (47 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 25 mm (0.97 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 18:00 local time.

SELFOSS, Saturday. — Light rain is the word from the Selfoss station, with a high of 9° and a low of 7°. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 5° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the SSW, gusting to 34 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 9°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 39 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Selfoss runs from 1° at night to 5° by day, with some 118 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -2°, and September the wettest with 140 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 7 h 25 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 17 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowLight rain8°3°20 km/h0.4 mm
7 PMLight rain8°3°20 km/h1.3 mm
8 PMLight rain8°3°21 km/h0.6 mm
9 PMLight rain8°3°20 km/h0.4 mm
10 PMLight rain8°3°21 km/h0.3 mm
11 PMLight rain8°3°23 km/h0.9 mm
12 AMLight rain8°2°24 km/h1.5 mm
1 AMLight rain8°2°24 km/h1.1 mm
2 AMLight rain8°2°26 km/h1.3 mm
3 AMLight rain8°2°25 km/h1.5 mm
4 AMLight rain8°2°23 km/h1.5 mm
5 AMLight rain8°3°20 km/h1.7 mm
6 AMLight rain8°3°19 km/h1.6 mm
7 AMLight rain8°2°22 km/h1.5 mm
8 AMLight rain8°2°24 km/h1.4 mm
9 AMLight rain8°2°22 km/h1.5 mm
10 AMLight rain8°3°20 km/h1.6 mm
11 AMLight rain8°3°16 km/h1.2 mm
12 PMLight rain7°4°11 km/h1.1 mm
1 PMLight rain7°4°10 km/h0.9 mm
2 PMLight rain7°4°8 km/h0.3 mm
3 PMLight rain7°4°7 km/h0.3 mm
4 PMLight rain7°4°6 km/h0.3 mm
5 PMLight rain7°5°5 km/h0.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 7): light rain, high 9°, low 7°, 13 mm of rain, gusts to 38 km/h. Sun up 9:24 AM, down 4:49 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Almanac · Selfoss Month by Month

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

November in Selfoss, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
6 h 21 min
Average wind
27 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 118 mm, the 6th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Selfoss in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Selfoss by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-1°128 mm29 km/h5 h 24 min✦
February3°-2°124 mm30 km/h8 h 27 min✦
March4°-1°120 mm29 km/h11 h 29 min✦
April7°2°87 mm26 km/h14 h 55 min✦
May10°5°80 mm23 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦
June13°8°72 mm21 km/h20 h 51 min✦✦
July14°9°91 mm20 km/h19 h 38 min✦✦
August14°9°105 mm20 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦
September11°7°140 mm25 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
October8°3°118 mm25 km/h9 h 35 min✦
November5°1°118 mm27 km/h6 h 21 min✦
December3°-1°130 mm28 km/h4 h 18 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Selfoss

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Selfoss today?

Right now it is 8 °C (47 °F) with light rain; it feels like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 25 mm (0.97 in) expected.

Will it rain in Selfoss this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 39 mm (1.5 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Selfoss?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Selfoss at present.

What is the warmest month in Selfoss?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (58 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -2 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is September (140 mm (5.5 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Selfoss?

July and August. July brings highs near 14 °C (58 °F) and about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain; August highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and 105 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 Selfoss?

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
EyrarbakkiSouth11 km SW5°1°130 mm
HveragerðiSouth12 km NW4°0°120 mm
ÞorlákshöfnSouth21 km WSW5°1°121 mm
HellaSouth31 km ESE5°1°114 mm
FlúðirSouth40 km NE5°1°93 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km NW5°1°97 mm
HvolsvöllurSouth43 km ESE5°1°121 mm
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region48 km WNW5°1°96 mm

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