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Akranes, Iceland
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Akranes is a small city in West, Iceland with a population of 7,411. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Akranes
Akranes is a port town and municipality on the west coast of Iceland, around 50 km (31 mi) north of the capital Reykjavík.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,411 |
| Population Density | 1,920 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.3218°, -22.0749° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | West |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.8 inches (858 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 16.7 inches (42 cm) |
About Akranes
Akranes is a small city in Iceland (West) with a population of 7,411. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Akranes
Akranes has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (12°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.3218°N, 22.0749°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | ICELAND: CENTRAL-SOUTH | Meteorological | 75.0 m | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hengill (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 42 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 46 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 49 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 58 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 65 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 67 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 74 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 123 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 128 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 134 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 142 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 151 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Akranes has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 32°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Akranes
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menntaskóli Borgarfjarðar | College | — | — |
Schools in Akranes
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fjölbrautarskóli Vesturlands á Akranesi | — | — | — | — |
| Grundaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Lerkigrund | — | — | — | — |
| Brekkubæjarskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Akranes
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rás2 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Bylgjan | — | AAC+ 131 kbps | |
| Flashback 60s | — | MP3 | |
| Útvarp Saga | news talk, talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RUV 1 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Country Bylgjan | country | AAC+ 130 kbps | |
| Rondó | — | AAC 352 kbps |
Museums in Akranes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Byggðarsafnið | ||||
| Einar Jónsson Museum | ||||
| Gerðarsafn | ||||
| Heimili Veitna | ||||
| Hofdi house | ||||
| Icelandic Punk Museum | ||||
| Kjarvalsstaðir | ||||
| Listasafn ASÍ | ||||
| Museum Of Design And Applied Art | ||||
| National Gallery of Iceland | ||||
| National Museum of Iceland | ||||
| Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs | ||||
| Pharmacy Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík 871±2 | ||||
| Reykjavik Art Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík Maritime Museum | ||||
| Reykjavik Museum of Photography | ||||
| Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar | ||||
| Safnahús Borgarfjarðar | ||||
| Saga Museum | ||||
| Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum | ||||
| Tales from Iceland | ||||
| The Culture House | ||||
| The Icelandic Phallological Museum | ||||
| The Settlement Center | ||||
| Tónlistarsafn Íslands | ||||
| Víkin | ||||
| Whales of Iceland | ||||
| Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla |
Libraries in Akranes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Akraness | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Garðabæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Kópavogs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Móðurmáls | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seltjarnarness | 0.0 | |||||
| National and University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Archives of Iceland | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library Kringlan | 0.0 | |||||
| Sólheimasafn | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akranes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið |
Restaurants in Akranes
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akranes
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Akranes
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akranes
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akranes
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Akranes
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Akranes
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Akranes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Akranes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Akranes
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Akranes
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | Large Airport |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stykkishólmur Airport | SYK | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akranes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akranes
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akraneskirkja | |
| Hvítasunnukirkjan Akranesi | |
| Innra-Hólmskirkja |
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What is the population of Akranes?
Akranes has a population of 7,411 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 1,920 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Akranes?
Akranes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches, with 16.7 inches of snow.