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Story summary
- Iceland recorded record warmth on Christmas Eve, with Seyðisfjörður reaching 19.8°C and surpassing the 19.7°C December 2019 record.
- Meteorologist Birgir Örn Höskuldsson attributed the heat to warm tropical air and a strong high-pressure system.
- Average December temperatures in Iceland typically range from -1°C to 4°C.
- The warming linked to global heating has led to the first appearance of mosquitoes in Iceland and to the collapse of glaciers, highlighting climate impacts.
