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Eskifjörður, Iceland
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Eskifjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 1,014. Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Eskifjörður
Eskifjörður, or Eskifjördur, is a town and port in eastern Iceland with a large fishing industry. With a population of 1,043 it is one of the most populous towns in the municipality of Fjarðabyggð.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,014 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0731°, -14.0153° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | East |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.8 inches (1,340 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.9 inches (94 cm) |
About Eskifjörður
Eskifjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 1,014. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Eskifjörður
Eskifjörður has an average annual temperature of 4.6°C (40°F). The hottest month is Aug (9.4°C), the coldest is Feb (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1634 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0731°N, 14.0153°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 | — | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fremrinamar (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 129 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 130 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 133 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 144 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 168 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 169 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 173 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 173 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| April | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in |
Eskifjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 27°F in March to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (2.9").
Schools in Eskifjörður
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskifjarðarskóli | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Eskifjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Wartime Museum | ||||
| Petra's Stone Collection | ||||
| Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland | ||||
| The French Museum |
Libraries in Eskifjörður
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Reyðarfjarðar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seyðisfjarðar | 0.0 |
Hotels in Eskifjörður
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eskifjörður
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Eskifjörður
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eskifjörður
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Eskifjörður
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Eskifjörður
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Eskifjörður
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Egilsstaðir Airport | EGS | Medium Airport |
| Borgarfjörður eystri Airport | BGJ | Small Airport |
| Breiðdalsvík Airport | BXV | Small Airport |
| Djúpivogur Airport | DJU | Small Airport |
| Norðfjörður Airport | NOR | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Eskifjörður
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eskifjarðarkirkja | |
| Eskifjarðarkirkja |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Eskifjörður?
Eskifjörður has a population of 1,014 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Eskifjörður?
Eskifjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches, with 36.9 inches of snow.