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Selfoss Weather in February

Selfoss in February

The short of it: Selfoss in February averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain and about 8 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -2° · rain 124 mm · daylight 8 h 27 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

February in Selfoss brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -2°, with about 124 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 27 min in mid-February, 182 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Selfoss runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Eyrarbakki, 11 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Selfoss, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 27 min
Average wind
30 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EyrarbakkiSouth11 km SW4°-1°138 mm
HveragerðiSouth12 km NW2°-2°130 mm
ÞorlákshöfnSouth21 km WSW3°-2°130 mm
HellaSouth31 km ESE3°-1°120 mm
FlúðirSouth40 km NE3°-2°100 mm
MosfellsbærCapital Region43 km NW3°-2°106 mm
HvolsvöllurSouth43 km ESE3°-1°126 mm
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region48 km WNW3°-1°108 mm

The Almanac · Selfoss Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Selfoss in February?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 3°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 124 mm, the 4th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Selfoss?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Selfoss in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 8 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 18 min in December to 20 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Selfoss in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Selfoss in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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