Þorlákshöfn

115 km from Reykjavík · ~1h 25m

Caution

Town in the Southern Region. Hub for the Reykjanes Peninsula. Drive with extra care. Some segments have slippery spots or strong wind. (Low confidence - limited live data; double-check road.is and vedur.is.)

Strong crosswind across the road
No live road-surface reports for this area - score reflects weather only

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Strong crosswind across the road. About 16 m/s blowing across the road on the way to Þorlákshöfn - keep a firm grip, especially in a campervan or high-sided vehicle.

Current weather at Þorlákshöfn

Temperature11°C

Wind10.7 m/s (gusts 16)

Forecast: next 24h

0:0010°C14 m/s

3:009°C17 m/s

6:009°C18 m/s

9:009°C19 m/s

12:0010°C18 m/s

15:0012°C18 m/s

18:0012°C17 m/s

21:0013°C9 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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