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Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland

East · Iceland

Fáskrúðsfjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 654. Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

654 Population 8/sq mi density
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Fáskrúðsfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður is a village (þorp) in eastern Iceland.

People

Population654
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Population654
Population Density8 / sq mi
Coordinates64.9313°, -14.0189°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceEast
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,383 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.9 inches (89 cm)

About Fáskrúðsfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 654. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Climate in Fáskrúðsfjörður

Fáskrúðsfjörður has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Aug (9.7°C), the coldest is Feb (0.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1402 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.6°C / 33°F -2.1° / 3.4° 143.6
Feb 0.3°C / 33°F -2.5° / 3.1° 124.8
Mar 0.8°C / 33°F -1.9° / 3.4° 110.0
Apr 2.6°C / 37°F 0° / 5.3° 91.2
May 5.4°C / 42°F 2.5° / 8.2° 60.6
Jun 7.8°C / 46°F 5° / 10.5° 74.5
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 6.9° / 12.1° 89.4
Aug 9.7°C / 49°F 7.1° / 12.3° 110.6
Sep 7.9°C / 46°F 5.4° / 10.4° 131.5
Oct 4.5°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.8° 169.6
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -0.4° / 4.6° 142.9
Dec 0.9°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.5° 153.7
Fáskrúðsfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average35.4°F
34% below Iceland avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Area82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates64.9313°N, 14.0189°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 34.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 13, 2015.

Feb 13, 2015 100 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M4.6 146 km
Aug 27, 2014 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland M4.5 137 km
Sep 8, 2014 102 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M4.2 142 km
May 4, 2014 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland M4.0 119 km
May 31, 1998 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland M3.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kverkfjoll (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kverkfjoll Stratovolcano 1,930 m (6,332 ft) 1968 128 km
Askja Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1961 131 km
Fremrinamar Stratovolcano 970 m (3,182 ft) -1200 135 km
Esjufjoll Stratovolcano 1,620 m (5,315 ft) Unknown 144 km
Krafla Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) 1984 153 km
Oraefajokull Stratovolcano 2,010 m (6,594 ft) 1728 159 km
Grimsvotn Caldera 1,719 m (5,640 ft) 2011 167 km
Bardarbunga Stratovolcano 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2015 169 km
Theistareykir Shield 540 m (1,772 ft) -900 177 km
Tungnafellsjokull Stratovolcano 1,523 m (4,997 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.6 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
April 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
May 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Driest
July 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
September 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in
October 35°F (2°C) 6.6 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 5.0 in

Fáskrúðsfjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 28°F in March to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (3.0").

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Museums in Fáskrúðsfjörður

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Icelandic Wartime Museum
Petra's Stone Collection
The French Museum

Libraries in Fáskrúðsfjörður

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasafn0.0
Bókasafn Reyðarfjarðar0.0

Hotels in Fáskrúðsfjörður

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blafell
Fosshótel Eastfjords
Hamar
Hótel Staðarborg

Restaurants in Fáskrúðsfjörður

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Sumarlina
L'Abri Restaurant

Gas Stations in Fáskrúðsfjörður

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IS #4780745782
N1

Golf Courses in Fáskrúðsfjörður

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Djúpavogsvöllur

Stadiums & Teams in Fáskrúðsfjörður

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fáskrúðsfjörður

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Egilsstaðir AirportEGSMedium Airport
Borgarfjörður eystri AirportBGJSmall Airport
Breiðdalsvík AirportBXVSmall Airport
Djúpivogur AirportDJUSmall Airport
Norðfjörður AirportNORSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fáskrúðsfjörður

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fáskrúðsfjarðarkirkja

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Website
fjardabyggd.is/Faskrudsfjordur

🇮🇸 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 Fáskrúðsfjörður

What is the population of Fáskrúðsfjörður?

Fáskrúðsfjörður has a population of 654 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fáskrúðsfjörður?

Fáskrúðsfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 34.9 inches of snow.

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