Climate of West
(Iceland)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 3 measuring stations in West.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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West is one of the coldest regions in Iceland with an average daily high temperature of only 8 degrees centigrade. It won't be really warm here and you won't need your bathing togs. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from June to September. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from November to April.
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› Duration of daylight and sunshine in Iceland
hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
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Important cities in West
West is a part of Iceland and has an east-west extension of about 90 km. From north to south it is approximately 80 km. The biggest cities are Akranes and Borgarnes. The local time is now Sunday, 7:09 pm.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akranes | 6,612 | 64°19'18"N | 22°4'30"W |
| Borgarnes | 1,759 | 64°32'18"N | 21°55'14"W |
| Stykkishólmur | 1,108 | 65°4'31"N | 22°43'47"W |
| Ólafsvík | 1,010 | 64°53'39"N | 23°42'33"W |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.