Eyrarbakki, Iceland

South · Iceland

Eyrarbakki is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 526. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

526 Population 683/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki is a fishing village on the south coast of Iceland with a population of about 570 people, not including inhabitants of the prison located there. The village is founded on the Great Þjórsá Lava.

People

Population526
Density683/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population526
Population Density683 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates63.8632°, -21.1492°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceSouth
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.1 inches (64 cm)

About Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 526. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Eyrarbakki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Iceland avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates63.8632°N, 21.1492°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 25.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on May 24, 2025.

Jun 21, 2000 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 23 km
Jun 17, 2000 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 34 km
May 29, 2008 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland M6.3 17 km
Jun 17, 2000 18 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M5.7 28 km
Feb 24, 2021 6 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.6 56 km
Jul 31, 2022 3 km SSE of Vogar, Iceland M5.4 60 km
Jun 4, 1998 5 km W of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.4 16 km
Mar 14, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.3 52 km
Mar 7, 2021 11 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M5.3 53 km
Jan 30, 1991 47 km NNE of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.2 61 km
Jul 9, 2023 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 54 km
Aug 23, 2003 9 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.2 55 km
Apr 1, 2025 6 km NW of Grindavík, Iceland M5.2 67 km
Feb 27, 2021 8 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 53 km
Mar 10, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.1 53 km
Nov 13, 1998 10 km WNW of Þorlákshöfn, Iceland M5.1 22 km
Aug 2, 2022 1 km SSE of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland M5.0 44 km
Jun 17, 2000 9 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M4.9 53 km
Apr 1, 2025 9 km WNW of Grindavík, Iceland M4.9 72 km
Mar 1, 2021 5 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M4.9 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Grimsnes (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Grimsnes Crater rows 200 m (656 ft) -3500 25 km
Hromundartindur Stratovolcano 550 m (1,804 ft) Unknown 26 km
Hengill Crater rows 803 m (2,635 ft) 150 28 km
Brennisteinsfjoll Crater rows 610 m (2,001 ft) 1341 32 km
Krysuvik Crater rows 360 m (1,181 ft) 1340 46 km
Vestmannaeyjar Submarine 283 m (928 ft) 1973 66 km
Reykjanes Crater rows 140 m (459 ft) 1831 69 km
Tindfjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,464 m (4,803 ft) Unknown 71 km
Hekla Stratovolcano 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 2000 74 km
Eyjafjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,651 m (5,417 ft) 2010 79 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 83 km
Torfajokull Stratovolcano 1,280 m (4,199 ft) 1477 99 km
Katla Subglacial 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 1918 105 km
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 130 km
Ljosufjoll Fissure vent(s) 1,063 m (3,488 ft) 960 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Wettest
March 33°F (0°C) 5.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.8 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 5.1 in

Eyrarbakki has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Eyrarbakki

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barnaskólinn Stokkseyri - - - -
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Radio Stations near Eyrarbakki

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Suðurland FM country, pop MP3

Museums in Eyrarbakki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Húsið
LA Art Museum
Maritime Museum
Orkusýning
Rjómabúið á Baugsstöðum
The Bobby Fischer Center
The Ghost Centre
Veiðisafnið
Þuríðarbúð

Libraries in Eyrarbakki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasafn Árborgar0.0
Bókasafnið Hveragerði0.0

Hotels in Eyrarbakki

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farfuglaheimili

Restaurants in Eyrarbakki

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fjöruborðið
Hafið Bláa
Rauða Húsið

Cafes in Eyrarbakki

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Töfragarðurinn

Gas Stations in Eyrarbakki

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ÓB
Orkan

Gyms in Eyrarbakki

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IS #4760786021

Stadiums & Teams in Eyrarbakki

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Ski Resorts Near Eyrarbakki

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skálafell 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Eyrarbakki

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forsæti Airport-Small Airport
Heiði - Fisfélag-Small Airport
Kárastaða Airport-Small Airport
Sandskeið Airport-Small Airport
Selfoss Airport-Small Airport
Tungubakkar Airport-Small Airport
Vatnsnes Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eyrarbakki

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eyrarbakkakirkja
Stokkseyrarkirkja

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Website
eyrarbakki.is/

🇮🇸 About Iceland

Capital Reykjavik
Population 353,574
Area 103,000 km²
GDP (USD) $31,677,891,897
GDP per capita $82,139
HDI 0.959
Life expectancy 82.6 years
Internet users 99.8%
Urban population 94.2%
Currency ISK (Krona)
Languages Icelandic
Calling code +354
TLD .is
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Iceland

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nýársdagur
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skírdagur
Apr 3 Good Friday Föstudagurinn langi
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Páskadagur
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annar í páskum
Apr 23 First Day of Summer Sumardagurinn fyrsti
May 1 May Day Verkalýðsdagurinn
May 14 Ascension Day Uppstigningardagur
May 24 Pentecost Hvítasunnudagur
May 25 Whit Monday Annar í hvítasunnu
Jun 17 Icelandic National Day Þjóðhátíðardagurinn
Aug 3 Commerce Day Frídagur verslunarmanna
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Aðfangadagur
Dec 25 Christmas Day Jóladagur
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annar í jólum
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Gamlársdagur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eyrarbakki

What is the population of Eyrarbakki?

Eyrarbakki has a population of 526 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 683 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eyrarbakki?

Eyrarbakki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches, with 25.1 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Selfoss 9,812 pop · 6.7 mi Þorlákshöfn 1,651 pop · 7.1 mi Hveragerði 2,564 pop · 9.5 mi Mosfellsbær 12,073 pop · 26.8 mi Hafnarfjörður 32,398 pop · 27.8 mi Garðabær 20,116 pop · 28.2 mi Kópavogur 40,040 pop · 28.8 mi Hvolsvöllur 1,080 pop · 29.3 mi Reykjavík 138,772 pop · 29.4 mi Álftanes 2,484 pop · 31.0 mi Seltjarnarnes 4,585 pop · 32.5 mi Vogar 1,354 pop · 38.4 mi Grindavík 1,246 pop · 39.3 mi Vestmannaeyjar 4,284 pop · 39.6 mi
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