Weather in February
The tail end of winter is experienced in
February, and as one transitions from
January, a slight elevation of sea temperatures can be felt as it averages 5.9°C (42.6°F). Despite this rise, the climatic conditions remain challenging due to lingering frosty winds. With only slightly extended sunlit hours, nightfall descends quite early, making sightseeing pipedreams. Yet, the extreme conditions provide the perfect setting for viewing the mystical northern lights.
Sea temperature
In
Þorlákshöfn, in February, the average water temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 5.9°C (42.6°F) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling, and going below 10°C (50°F) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
The average length of the day in February is 8h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 10:04 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 08:33 and sunset at 18:42 GMT.