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Record from Aug 24, 2026. Back to current conditions

Reykjavík Aug 24, 2026

Review recorded on Sep 2, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

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

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 48.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 8.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 29, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · fishing

A heavy rain day could hit

low

A single day could bring around 7mm of rain on 2026-08-24 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 17.6mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 29, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · fishing

Frost is possible this week

active

Lows could dip to about 1.4°C on 2026-09-02 — under the 2°C frost line that damages buds and tender leaves. Orchards, gardens, and tender crops may face damage.

Reading evidence

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

Source: Open-Meteo.

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-24. 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 27, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality

Rainfall is trending above the usual

low

Around 7.3mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1.3mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · fishing · construction

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 10.5 mmMax 11 °CMin 8.2 °CGusts 49.3 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 24, 2026.