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Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Reykjavík Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 29, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 64.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 7mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · fishing

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 14.1mm of rain on 2026-08-22 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 12.7mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 12:04 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 2026-08-27. 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 23, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · fishing · construction

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-18. 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 21, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0 mmMax 13.8 °CMin 8.2 °CGusts 34.6 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 18, 2026.