Iceland Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Iceland experiences cool temperatures with an average high of 15.4°C (59.7°F) and an average low of 9.6°C (49.3°F). The wind chill makes it feel slightly cooler, with an average “feels like” temperature ranging from 9.1°C (48.4°F) in the early morning to 15.4°C (59.7°F) in the afternoon. The country sees a high level of precipitation, with an average of 1.92 inches. There is a 96.8% chance of precipitation, mostly in the form of rain, and it is overcast about 69.5% of the time.
What is the temperature in Iceland in August?
Average air temperature in Iceland is 12.5°C (54.4°F) in August. The outside temperature in Iceland feels like 12.4°C (54.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 15.4°C (59.6°F) and feels like 15.4°C (59.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.6°C (49.3°F) which feels like 9.1°C (48.4°F).
How hot is Iceland in August?
The hot temperature in August in Iceland rises to 20.6°C (69.1°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.4% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 20.6 °C (69.1°F). The average maximum temp in Iceland is 15.4°C (69.1°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Iceland in August?
The coldest temp in Iceland in August drops to 5.7°C (42.3°F) during the cold nights. With 19.1km/h (11.9mph) winds and 78.4% humidity it feels like 3.4°C (38.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Iceland in August?
Yes, it rains for 30 days in Iceland in August averaging 1.92 mm of precipitation. Iceland has a 96.8% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Iceland throughout August?
Iceland has 1.92 mm (0.08 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 30 days out of the entire month.
Is Iceland windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Iceland during August is 19.1km/h (11.9mph) and average windgust is 29.6km/h (18.4mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 34.2km/h (21.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Iceland in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South direction in Iceland.
What are the humidity levels in Iceland in August?
The average humidity levels in Iceland in August are 78.4%. Daily humidity levels in Iceland range from 59.8% to 92.1% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Iceland in August?
Iceland has 16 hours 20 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Iceland in August is at 5:20:31 and the sunset is at 21:40:47.
What is the cloud coverage in Iceland in August?
Clouds cover 69.5% of the sky on average throughout August in Iceland. The cloud coverage ranges from 7.8% to 97.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Iceland?
The average UV index in Iceland is 0.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in Iceland in August?
The average solar radiation is 6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Iceland during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 0 W/m2 to 70.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Iceland?
The average solar energy during August in Iceland is 0.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0 MJ/m2, to 2 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Iceland in August?
Yes, there is a % risk for severe weather in Iceland in August.
What is the air pressure in Iceland in August?
On average the air pressure in Iceland in August is 1012.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1001.5 mb to 1019.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Iceland in August?
The average daylight visibility in Iceland in August is 17.3 km (10.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9 km (5.6 miles) to 22.5 km (14 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Iceland in August?
The average dew point in Iceland during August is 8.6°C (47.4°F).
Where is the data for Iceland climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Iceland in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- KEFLAVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- STRAUMSVIK, IC
- REYKJAVIK, IC
- BIKF
- BIRK
- DW2431 Kopavogur IS