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Barometric Pressure in Iceland

We monitor barometric pressure across 6 cities in Iceland, giving you up-to-date insights into local weather patterns.

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Whether you're tracking pressure changes for health reasons, planning outdoor activities, or planning a fishing trip, our data is tailored to conditions in Iceland, with detailed readings city by city.

Iceland Barometric Pressure Map

Depending on how many places we monitor in Iceland, the map displays a sampled set of barometric pressure data to give a clear overview of current conditions.

Here you can see which cities experienced the biggest and smallest changes in barometric pressure today. This helps highlight areas with the most stable or unstable weather patterns.

Most volatile

Least volatile

How is it calculated?

Our volatility “beta” number is generated by an algorithm that analyzes hourly barometric pressure changes. It looks at how much the pressure fluctuates from hour to hour. A beta of 0 means no change, perfectly stable pressure. The higher the decimal value, the more variation there has been throughout the day or over a longer period.

Weather Systems

In Iceland, air pressure is often influenced by big weather systems called cyclones and anticyclones. Cyclones, or low-pressure systems, bring storms, wind, and rain from the Atlantic Ocean. Anticyclones, or high-pressure areas, usually bring calmer, drier weather, but are less common.

Geography

Iceland’s geography changes how pressure is distributed. The island sits where cold Arctic air meets warmer Atlantic air. Mountains and open coastlines help steer wind and pressure systems, making weather unpredictable and pressure differences stronger in some places.

Seasonal Cycles

Pressure patterns in Iceland change with the seasons. In winter, low-pressure systems are stronger and more frequent, leading to storms and strong wind. In summer, high-pressure systems are more common, so the weather is often calmer, with fewer storms.

Climate Change

Climate change affects pressure trends in Iceland. Warmer temperatures melt sea ice, which changes how air flows and storms travel. This can make storms more common, shift typical pressure paths, and affect how long certain pressure patterns last.

Places in Iceland

You can find your city in the lists below, by using our search, or on the Iceland Pressure Map above. We're tracking barometric pressure across multiple locations in Iceland to keep you informed.

Each city includes a pressure status showing whether it's currently high, normal or low, along with two volatility values: one for today and one for the full period, usually 14 days. These help you see how much the pressure is changing over time.

Capital Region

East

Northeast

South

West

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