Climate profileIceland
Þingvellir National Park
- Annual mean
- 1.9 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- February
Park climate1991–2020 climate normals7 m source elevationNASA POWER
Detailed analysis of temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and daylight hour variation.
Surtsey Nature Reserve Climate Profile: Twelve-Month Atmospheric and Climatological Normals
Review the long-term climate averages for Surtsey using a representative coordinate at 7.17 meters elevation. These records span the 1991 to 2020 period, providing factual insights into the monthly progression of average minimum and maximum temperatures, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. The dataset establishes a baseline for understanding the annual atmospheric cycle at this specific Icelandic location.
Annual climate pattern
Long-term monthly temperature trends and average daily precipitation cycles across the twelve-month span
Surtsey Annual Climate Normals: Monthly Temperature Ranges and Precipitation Rates
Monthly average temperatures across Surtsey rise from winter lows to peak values during July before moderating through autumn. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this thermal progression according to multi-year NASA Power climatology records recorded at a single coordinate.
- Annual mean
- 6.4 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Coolest month
- February
- Wettest month
- February
Twelve-month climate
Compare long-term monthly temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight hours across the calendar year.
Surtsey Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate and Temperature Records
Evaluating average temperature extremes alongside daily precipitation rates reveals the broader seasonal shifts spanning all twelve months at the coordinate. Tracing humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours clarifies how marine atmospheric patterns evolve across the annual cycle.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 °C-3.8° to 8° | 5 mm/day | 81.5% | 9.2 m/s | 5.4 hours |
| February | 3 °C-3.9° to 7.7° | 5.3 mm/day | 80.9% | 9.5 m/s | 8.2 hours |
| March | 3.2 °C-3.5° to 7.8° | 4.6 mm/day | 80.3% | 8.8 m/s | 11.4 hours |
| April | 4.8 °C-1.1° to 8.7° | 3 mm/day | 79.7% | 7.9 m/s | 14.6 hours |
| May | 7 °C2° to 11.3° | 2.3 mm/day | 80.6% | 6.6 m/s | 17.7 hours |
| June | 9.6 °C5.6° to 13.9° | 2.2 mm/day | 82.6% | 5.7 m/s | 19.7 hours |
| July | 11.4 °C8.1° to 15.9° | 2.4 mm/day | 84% | 5.3 m/s | 18.7 hours |
| August | 11.3 °C7.5° to 15.1° | 3.1 mm/day | 83.9% | 5.9 m/s | 15.8 hours |
| September | 9.3 °C4.8° to 13° | 4.3 mm/day | 83.2% | 7.3 m/s | 12.5 hours |
| October | 6.4 °C1° to 10.7° | 4 mm/day | 82.4% | 7.8 m/s | 9.3 hours |
| November | 4.4 °C-1.5° to 9° | 4.2 mm/day | 81.8% | 8.7 m/s | 6.2 hours |
| December | 3.3 °C-3.7° to 8.6° | 4.9 mm/day | 81.3% | 9.1 m/s | 4.3 hours |
Calculated climate highlights
Calculated monthly climate comparisons for Surtsey across twelve stored climatology normals
Surtsey Monthly Climate Highlights, Warmest, Coolest, and Wettest Averages
Calculated monthly climate highlights for Surtsey summarize long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and daylight duration. These comparative monthly markers illustrate annual climatological patterns without representing specific weather records or extreme events.
- Warmest month
- July11.4 °C
- Coolest month
- February3 °C
- Wettest month
- February5.3 mm/day
- Driest month
- June2.2 mm/day
- Most humid month
- July84%
- Windiest month
- February9.5 m/s
- Longest daylight
- June19.7 hours
Interactive climate map
Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map
Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.
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Compare Surtsey’s July warmth, February precipitation and wind, and June daylight
Continue from Surtsey into complete monthly park climate profiles
Surtsey offers one island climate reference for examining how long-term temperature and average daily precipitation are distributed through the year elsewhere. Aligned humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration reveal further geographic contrast, without designating candidates as volcanic-island analogues, exact neighbors, equivalent terrains, or travel alternatives.
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- Warmest month
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- Wettest month
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- Wettest month
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MoriAtlas Explorer
Examine the Volcanic Geography and Protected Landscapes of Surtsey Nature Reserve
Continue your geographic exploration of the MoriAtlas by studying the evolution of Surtsey. This nature reserve provides a critical look at how new landmasses interact with the North Atlantic environment and the biological forces of succession. Gain a deeper understanding of this landmark volcanic site and its place within the broader Icelandic maritime context.
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