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Weather forecast for the next 24 hours

Southwesterly or variable 3-10 m/s. Cloudy and some light rain in places, but mostly fair in the east. Rain in the west by evening.

Southwesterly 5-13 m/s and showers tomorrow, but fair in the east.

Temperature 11 to 20 deg. C, warmest in the northeast and east.
Forecast made 08.07.2026 04:30

Forecaster's remarks

Stiff easterly winds with gusts up to 30 m/s in the far south until in the afternoon, please check weather warning.
Southeast 13-18 m/s with gusts up to 25 m/s on the Reykjanesi peninsula for a time around noon.
Prepared by the meteorologist on duty 08.07.2026 04:30

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Preliminary results

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Earthquakes

Earthquakes during last 48 hours. at 08 Jul 09:15 GMT

Preliminary results

Biggest earthquakes during the last 48 hours

Size	Time	Quality	Location
3.7	07 Jul 05:55:46	Checked	507.4 km S of Surtsey
3.3	07 Jul 05:01:27	Checked	236.8 km S of Eldeyjarboði
3.0	06 Jul 22:43:35	50.0	10.9 km ESE of Bárðarbunga
2.2	07 Jul 17:57:54	Checked	1.9 km NW of Hellissandur
2.1	06 Jul 22:14:11	Checked	5.2 km NNW of Hábunga
1.9	08 Jul 04:57:35	50.0	15.5 km E of Grímsey

Week overview -

Earthquake activity throughout the country is described in a weekly summary that is written by a Natural Hazard Specialist. The weekly summary is published on the web every Tuesday. It covers the activity of the previous week in all seismic areas and volcanic systems in the country. If earthquake swarms are ongoing or significant events such as larger earthquakes have occurred during the week, they are specifically discussed. More

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Hydrology

Average flow and temperature last 24 hours

River	Place	Flow	Water temperature

Remarks of a specialist

IMO has received notice of sulphur smells by the Múlakvísl river. It is likely that geothermal leakage from Mýrdalsjökull is causing this. Gas pollution can occurr near the river due to this and it is not recommended to stay close to the river meanwhile.

Due to malfunction we have turned off the service publishing hydrological data on the map. Instead see the data using our Rauntímavöktunarkerfi.
Written by a specialist at 08 Jul 07:11 GMT

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News

Ground uplift and magma accumulation continue beneath Svartsengi - 3.7.2026

Magma accumulation and ground uplift continue beneath Svartsengi. The average rate of magma accumulation over the past few weeks has remained steady.

The most likely scenario remains continued slow magma accumulation, eventually leading to a new dike intrusion and possibly a volcanic eruption.

Ground uplift and magma accumulation continue beneath Svartsengi - 9.6.2026

Uplift and magma accumulation continue at Svartsengi, and the trend remains stable. The latest model calculations indicate that around 27.5 million cubic metres of magma have accumulated beneath Svartsengi since around mid-July last year. Read more

The Icelandic Met Office receives international grant to strengthen aviation safety in relation to volcanic hazards - 3.6.2026

In October 2025, the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) received a grant of ISK 147 million from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for four new development projects in the fields of volcanic hazards and aviation safety. The projects involve, among other things, the development of new measurement methods, automatic analysis of eruption plumes, coordination of responses among European volcano observatories, and research into the effects of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) on aviation.

IMO expert to lead international collaboration on geohazards - 12.5.2026

Michelle Parks, a specialist in deformation measurements and volcano monitoring at the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO), has been elected Chair of GEO-GSNL, the Geohazard Supersites and Natural Laboratories initiative. She formally assumed the role on 7 May 2026. Read more

Nordic report on the impacts of a AMOC tipping urges stronger mitigation, monitoring and preparedness - 5.2.2026

The report A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping reviews the current state of science on the impacts of potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse and provides recommendations for policy actions.

The weather in Iceland in 2025 - 4.2.2026

The year 2025 was the warmest year in Iceland since measurements began. The national average temperature was 5.2 °C, which is 1.1 °C above the average for the years 1991–2020 and the highest ever recorded. Temperatures were well above average for almost every month of the year. The spring weather was exceptionally favourable; it was the warmest spring ever recorded nationwide, and May was by far the warmest May on record. In mid-May, a 10-day heatwave occurred across the entire country. It was the most significant heatwave known in Iceland for the month of May. Overall, the weather in 2025 was unusually calm, with few stormy days and generally favourable conditions. It was relatively wet at the beginning of the year but dry toward the end. Snow cover was light across the entire country.

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Safetravel in winter

Increasingly, tourists come in winter to enjoy the beauty of the northern lights. Safety while travelling is always crucial, especially in winter conditions.

The web-site Safetravel is run by ICE-SAR in order to minimize the risk of accidents in travelling and tourism in Iceland.

Thorough information on safe travelling can be found there. The 112 Iceland app can be downloaded and your travel plan can be left in safe hands before you go. Additionally, a personal location beacon can be rented at two pick-up places.