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Akureyri, Iceland
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Akureyri is a small city in Northeast, Iceland with a population of 19,219. Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Akureyri
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland, the country's fifth most populous municipality and the largest outside the Capital Region. The municipality includes the town's neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,219 |
| Population Density | 366 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.6835°, -18.0878° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Northeast |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.8 inches (630 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.9 inches (40 cm) |
About Akureyri
Akureyri is a small city in Iceland (Northeast) with a population of 19,219. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Akureyri
Akureyri has an average annual temperature of 4.6°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (11.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 568 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.6835°N, 18.0878°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | ASKJA LAKE | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Theistareykir (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 45 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 62 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 72 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 82 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 94 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 119 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 120 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 133 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 146 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 172 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Akureyri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 27°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Akureyri
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Háskólinn á Akureyri | University | — | — |
| Menntaskólinn á Akureyri | College | — | — |
| Verkmenntaskólinn á Akureyri | College | — | — |
Schools in Akureyri
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lundarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Brekkuskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Myndlistaskólinn á Akureyri | — | — | — | — |
| Oddeyrarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Giljaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Síðuskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Glerárskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Þelamerkurskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Naustaskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Akureyri
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Akureyri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akureyri Museum | ||||
| Akureyri Toy Museum | ||||
| David's House | ||||
| Icelandic Aviation museum | ||||
| Industry Museum | ||||
| Into the Arctic | ||||
| Nonnahús | ||||
| Safnasafnið | ||||
| The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland |
Libraries in Akureyri
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtbókasafnið | 0.0 |
Hotels in Akureyri
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Akureyri
21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Akureyri
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Akureyri
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Akureyri
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Akureyri
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Akureyri
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Akureyri
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Akureyri
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Akureyri
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Akureyri
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akureyri
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akureyri
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Akureyri
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Akureyri
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Akureyri
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Akureyri
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einstok Olgerd |
Stadiums & Teams in Akureyri
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Akureyri
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akureyri International Airport | AEY | Large Airport |
| Húsavík Airport | HZK | Medium Airport |
| Hrísey Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Melgerðismelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Akureyri
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akureyri
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akureyrarkirkja | |
| Church of St. Peter | |
| Gamli Lundur | |
| Glæsibæjarkirkja | |
| Glerárkirkja | |
| Höfðakapella | |
| Hvítasunnukirkjan Akureyri | |
| Kaupangskirkja | |
| Lögmannshlíðarkirkja | |
| Ríkissalur Votta Jehóva | |
| Svalbarðskirkja | |
| Svalbarðskirkja safnakirkja |
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What is the population of Akureyri?
Akureyri has a population of 19,219 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 366 people per square mile, spread across 52.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Akureyri?
Akureyri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.