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Liam Gilliver

Iceland saw record temperatures last year. So why are scientists predicting a ‘deep freeze’?

Like much of Europe, Iceland witnessed its hottest year in 2025 – as heat-trapping gases continue to warm the planet.

According to the Icelandic Met Office, the national average temperature last year was 5.2°C. This is a 1.1°C increase from the average for the years 1991-2020 and the highest since records began.

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