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Blönduós, Iceland
Full City Profile
813
Population
12/sq mi density
118 ft
Elevation
36 meters
37°F
Avg Temperature
3°C
Blönduós has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.6593°N, 20.2808°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Langjokull (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 94 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 121 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 133 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 144 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 160 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 163 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 169 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 172 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 177 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 181 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in |
Blönduós has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 26°F in February to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (1.3").