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Eyrarbakki, Iceland
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Eyrarbakki is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 531. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 531 |
| Population Density | 690 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.8632°, -21.1492° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | South |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.3 inches (1,353 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.1 inches (64 cm) |
About Eyrarbakki
Eyrarbakki is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 531. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.8632°N, 21.1492°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 | — | 81 km |
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 |
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").
Schools in Eyrarbakki
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaskólinn Stokkseyri | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Eyrarbakki
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suðurland FM | country, pop | MP3 |
Museums in Eyrarbakki
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Húsið | ||||
| LA Art Museum | ||||
| Maritime Museum | ||||
| Orkusýning | ||||
| Rjómabúið á Baugsstöðum | ||||
| The Bobby Fischer Center | ||||
| The Ghost Centre | ||||
| Veiðisafnið | ||||
| Þuríðarbúð |
Libraries in Eyrarbakki
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Árborgar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafnið Hveragerði | 0.0 |
Hotels in Eyrarbakki
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Eyrarbakki
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Eyrarbakki
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Eyrarbakki
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Eyrarbakki
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Eyrarbakki
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eyrarbakkakirkja | |
| Stokkseyrarkirkja |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Eyrarbakki?
Eyrarbakki has a population of 531 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 690 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. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches, with 25.1 inches of snow.