Iceland

According to allcitycodes, the climate of Iceland is generally cool, wet, and windy. Iceland has a subpolar oceanic climate and experiences mild temperatures throughout the year. Summers are typically cool and short, with average temperatures ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 10°C (50°F). Winters are long and cold with average temperatures ranging from -5°C (23°F) to -10°C (14°F). The northernmost part of the country is the coldest, with temperatures dropping below -30 Celsius (-22 Fahrenheit) in winter. Iceland experiences very high levels of precipitation all year round, but especially in winter. Rainfall can be heavy in summer as well due to frequent showers. Snowfall varies greatly depending on location; the north and east receive more snow than the south and west. The highest recorded temperature in Iceland was 30.5 °C (86 °F) which occurred in 1939 near Reykjavik, while the lowest was -39 °C (-38 °F) recorded in 1918 near Akureyri in northern Iceland. Iceland is also prone to extreme weather such as high winds, blizzards, and sandstorms. These storms can last for several days at a time and can cause significant disruption to daily life as well as transportation networks. Lightning strikes are also common during these storms which can cause damage to property. Check payhelpcenter for Iceland in 2008.