December Temperature Record Broken in Iceland: 19.8 Degrees on Christmas Eve
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The Icelandic people have had an unusually warm Christmas
Iceland recorded a temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius on Christmas Eve, the highest temperature ever recorded for a December. According to the Icelandic Weather Service, a combination of warm air and strong winds is responsible for the record.
On Christmas Eve, residents of the island nation in northwestern Europe experienced temperatures that are not common even in the middle of summer. In the north and east of Iceland, due to the so-called föhn effect, afternoon highs rose above 15 °C and even hit the 20s in places.
Temperatures in eastern Iceland rose to over 19 degrees Celsius on Christmas Eve. Local media reported that the high temperatures were recorded in Seydisfjordur around 11 p.m. local time.
Anomaly Christmas in Iceland: temperature record +19.8°C recorded On Christmas Eve, Iceland recorded the highest temperature in the entire history of meteorological observations in December, reaching +19.8°C in the city of Seyðisfjörður. This warming is explained by tropical air masses and the peculiarities of the local landscape.
Iceland is experiencing unprecedentedly high temperatures. Last night, a temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Seydisfjördur, in the east of the country. This is the highest temperature ever recorded in Iceland in December. It is noteworthy that the temperature was measured at 11:00 PM. Warmer than in summer. The average temperature in Seydisfjördur in December is -5 degrees Celsius. The village is known for its very cold climate. …
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