Iceland Hits 19.8°C on Christmas Eve, Smashing Heat Record
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Iceland recorded its hottest Christmas Eve ever, with temperatures nearing 20°C. The national meteorological office confirmed the extreme heat.
A weather station in the eastern town of Seyðisfjörður measured 19.8°C on December 24. This is far above the country's typical December range of -1°C to 4°C.
High temperatures were reported across Iceland. The unprecedented warm spell occurred during a holiday known for cold and winter darkness.
The data highlights a significant deviation from normal seasonal weather patterns for the North Atlantic nation.