Sultartangalón
Reservoir Icelandic reservoir in volcanic highlands, scenic wilderness
Sultartangalón is a reservoir in southern Iceland reached by highland roads; anglers and drivers use it as a base for nearby mountain routes and glacier views.
Sultartangalón is a reservoir in the Southern Region of Iceland created as part of the country’s hydroelectric infrastructure. It stores glacially fed water in a highland-influenced landscape.
The reservoir is framed by volcanic and glacial terrain typical of southern Iceland and is associated with dams and power-station intake works rather than urban recreation facilities. The area around the reservoir offers views of nearby highland roads and rugged countryside.
The impoundment was formed by damming local watercourses to supply hydroelectric schemes that were developed in the 20th century. Its primary role is water storage and regulation for power generation.
Geographically it lies inland in southern Iceland in a sparsely populated area of volcanic and glacial features; access is by rural roads that cross the region.
Best Time to Visit Sultartangalón #
If you plan outdoor access, summer months offer the most reliable daylight and road conditions; winter can limit access.
Weather & Climate near Sultartangalón #
Sultartangalón's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1032 mm/year), wettest in October, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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