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Record from Aug 5, 2026. Back to current conditions

Reykjavík Aug 5, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 13, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 19.8mm of rain on 2026-08-06 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 16.4mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · fishing

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-09. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 10, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · fishing

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-05. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 8, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 19.8mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1.9mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 7, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · fishing

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 14.3 °CMin 10.5 °CGusts 32.4 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 5, 2026.