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Stykkishólmur Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 6° · coldest night Sunday at -3°

The short of it: Stykkishólmur weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Notices: glass falling, frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 03:15 local time.

STYKKISHÓLMUR, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 6° and falling to 2° after dark. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 4° for these parts. A brisk wind blows from the SW, gusting to 19 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, today looks the finest at near 6°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 12 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Stykkishólmur runs from 1° at night to 4° by day, with some 69 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 14°, February the coldest at -2°, and January the wettest with 82 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 46 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
NowOvercast3°-3°14 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy2°-3°13 km/h–
5 AMOvercast2°-3°13 km/h–
6 AMOvercast2°-3°13 km/h–
7 AMOvercast3°-3°15 km/h–
8 AMOvercast4°-2°15 km/h–
9 AMOvercast5°-1°15 km/h–
10 AMOvercast5°0°15 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMOvercast6°1°14 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy6°0°19 km/h–
1 PMOvercast6°-1°21 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear6°-2°24 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear5°-2°24 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear5°-2°23 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear5°-2°21 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear5°-2°19 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear4°-1°15 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear4°0°10 km/h–
9 PMClear sky4°-1°12 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°14 km/h–
11 PMOvercast3°-3°16 km/h–
12 AMOvercast2°-4°16 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy1°-5°15 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear1°-5°14 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 6°, low 2°, 0.1 mm of rain, gusts to 34 km/h. Sun up 9:51 AM, down 4:37 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°6°0.1 mm34 km/h6 h 46 min
Wednesday0°2°dry22 km/h6 h 39 min
Thursday0°5°5.8 mm35 km/h6 h 32 min
Friday-2°4°5.1 mm38 km/h6 h 25 min
Saturday-3°-2°0.3 mm36 km/h6 h 19 min
Sunday-3°1°0.6 mm36 km/h6 h 12 min
Monday0°1°dry30 km/h6 h 6 min

Warmest: today at 6°. Wettest: Thursday, 5.8 mm. Strongest gusts: Friday, 38 km/h.

The Almanac · Stykkishólmur Month by Month

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

November in Stykkishólmur, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus December
1° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
5 h 58 min
Average wind
24 km/h
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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 69 mm, the 7th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Stykkishólmur in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Stykkishólmur by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-2°82 mm25 km/h4 h 55 min✦
February2°-2°78 mm25 km/h8 h 14 min✦
March3°-2°76 mm25 km/h11 h 27 min✦
April5°0°42 mm23 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
May9°3°42 mm21 km/h18 h 42 min✦✦✦
June12°7°32 mm19 km/h21 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July14°9°36 mm18 km/h20 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
August13°8°49 mm18 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦
September11°6°71 mm22 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦
October7°3°70 mm23 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦
November4°1°69 mm24 km/h5 h 58 min✦✦
December3°-1°78 mm24 km/h3 h 37 min✦

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Questions Readers Ask about Stykkishólmur

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Stykkishólmur today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Stykkishólmur this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 12 mm (0.47 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Stykkishólmur?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: glass falling; frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Stykkishólmur?

July, with an average high of 14 °C (57 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -2 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is January, with 82 mm (3.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Stykkishólmur?

July and June. July brings highs near 14 °C (57 °F) and about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain; June highs near 12 °C (53 °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 Stykkishólmur?

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
GrundarfjörðurWest30 km WSW4°0°96 mm
ÓlafsvíkWest50 km WSW4°0°117 mm
HellissandurWest57 km WSW5°1°114 mm
BorgarnesWest69 km SE5°1°76 mm
BorgarnesWest71 km SSE5°1°78 mm
PatreksfjörðurWestfjords83 km NW3°-1°135 mm
AkranesWest89 km SSE6°2°82 mm
HvammstangiNorthwest91 km ENE4°-1°47 mm

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