The small town is located on the west coast of Iceland, in the peninsula called Snæfellsnes, 100 km (60 mi) north of Reykjavik. The climate is similar to that of the Icelandic capital, although it is a bit cooler in summer.
of Stykkisholmur is 65°05'N. On the shortest day of the year, December 21st, the sun rises around 11:45 am and sets around 3:15 pm. On the longest day, June 21, the sun rises at 2:30 am and sets 35 minutes after midnight (this happens because of the time zone adopted by Iceland). The
, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur from April 24 to August 18.
As is typical of Iceland, the weather is often unstable and windy. Snowfalls typically occur from October to April, although they rarely prevail over rain for long periods.
, from December to March, is cold, cloudy and windy, with very short days in the first part, which then gradually become longer (in mid-February, the sun already rises at 9:30 am and sets at 6 pm, while in mid-March, it rises at 7:50 am and sets at 7:30 pm).
During some periods, the temperature fluctuates around freezing, and rainfall alternate with snowfall.
There are also quite mild periods, in which the temperature reaches 7/8 °C (45/46 °F), but it often rains and a strong wind blows.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -10 °C (14 °F), however, it can occasionally drop to lower values. The coldest record is -19 °C (-2 °F), recorded in March 1969. However, in recent decades, the temperature has not dropped to such low values again.
is cool, with fairly frequent rains. There are periods a bit cold, with highs around 10 °C (50 °F), especially in June, but also milder periods. On the warmest days of the year, the temperature typically reaches 18/19 °C (64/66 °F).
The record heat is 22 °C (71.5 °F) and was recorded in June 1949.
, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, there are often cloudy skies, rain and a bit of cold. Therefore, it is advisable to bring a jacket and a sweater even in the height of summer.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.3 °C, with a minimum of
-2.1 °C and a maximum of
2.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-13 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8.5 °C. However, it reached
10.6 °C in January 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 5 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
25.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.1 °C, with a minimum of
-2.4 °C and a maximum of
2.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.5 °C in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8 °C. However, it reached
10.5 °C in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
25.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.6 °C, with a minimum of
-1.9 °C and a maximum of
3.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.6 °C in March 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8.5 °C. However, it reached
12.2 °C in March 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
23.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
3.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.2 °C, with a minimum of
0.5 °C and a maximum of
5.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.4 °C in April 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
11 °C. However, it reached
16.4 °C in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
3.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.1 °C, with a minimum of
3.4 °C and a maximum of
8.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.2 °C in May 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
18.4 °C in May 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 19 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.6 °C and a maximum of
12.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
0.4 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 21 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
7.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.5 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in July 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in July 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 20 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.9 °C, with a minimum of
8.4 °C and a maximum of
13.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
0.6 °C in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
20.4 °C in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.1 °C and a maximum of
10.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in September 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
18.5 °C in September 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
7.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.6 °C, with a minimum of
2.5 °C and a maximum of
6.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.1 °C in October 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
15.7 °C in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.9 °C, with a minimum of
-0.3 °C and a maximum of
4.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.7 °C in November 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9.5 °C. However, it reached
13 °C in November 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
23.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-1.9 °C and a maximum of
3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.8 °C in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
9 °C. However, it reached
13.4 °C in December 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 3 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
24 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.