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Borgarnes, Iceland
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Borgarnes is a small town in West, Iceland with a population of 1,875. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Borgarnes
Borgarnes is a town located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður in Iceland and is the largest town in the Borgarbyggð municipality with a population of about 3800 residents. It is a main junction in Iceland and the gateway to the Snaefellsnes National Park. Iceland's capital Reykjavík is 69 kilometers from the center of Borgarnes. The second largest bridge in Iceland, the Borgarfjarðarbrú, connects traffic to and from Reykjavík.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,875 |
| Population Density | 486 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.5383°, -21.9206° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | West |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 15.5 inches (39 cm) |
About Borgarnes
Borgarnes is a small town in Iceland (West) with a population of 1,875. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 486/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.5383°N, 21.9206°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 | — | 150 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ljosufjoll (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 48 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 56 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 60 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 68 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 73 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 74 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 83 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 111 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 125 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 149 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 150 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Borgarnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 29°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (1.8").
Colleges & Universities in Borgarnes
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landbúnaðarháskóli Íslands | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Borgarnes
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grunnskólinn í Borgarnesi | — | — | — | — |
| Andakílsskoli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Borgarnes
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 Borgarnes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byggðarsafnið | ||||
| Safnahús Borgarfjarðar | ||||
| The Agricultural Museum of Iceland | ||||
| The Settlement Center |
Libraries in Borgarnes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Akraness | 0.0 |
Hotels in Borgarnes
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Borgarnes
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Borgarnes
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Borgarnes
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Borgarnes
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Borgarnes
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Borgarnes
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Borgarnes
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Borgarnes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Borgarnes
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Borgarnes
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | Large Airport |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Búðardalur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Borgarnes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Borgarnes
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borgarkirkja | |
| Borgarneskirkja | |
| Hvanneyrarkirkja |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
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What is the population of Borgarnes?
Borgarnes has a population of 1,875 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 486 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Borgarnes?
Borgarnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.