Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland
East · Iceland
Fáskrúðsfjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 695. Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Fáskrúðsfjörður
Fáskrúðsfjörður is a village (þorp) in eastern Iceland.
People
Climate
| Population | 695 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9313°, -14.0189° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | East |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.5 inches (1,383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9 inches (89 cm) |
About Fáskrúðsfjörður
Fáskrúðsfjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 695. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9313°N, 14.0189°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 | - | 127 km |
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 |
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").
Museums in Fáskrúðsfjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Wartime Museum | ||||
| Petra's Stone Collection | ||||
| The French Museum |
Libraries in Fáskrúðsfjörður
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Reyðarfjarðar | 0.0 |
Hotels in Fáskrúðsfjörður
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fáskrúðsfjörður
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fáskrúðsfjörður
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Fáskrúðsfjörður
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fáskrúðsfjörður
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fáskrúðsfjörður
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 Fáskrúðsfjörður
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fáskrúðsfjarðarkirkja |
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Waterfalls Near Fáskrúðsfjörður
5 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Fáskrúðsfjörður.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fjárdrápsfoss | |
| Flögufoss | |
| Gilsárfoss | |
| Svartagil | |
| Sveinstekksfoss |
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Fáskrúðsfjörður has a population of 695 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. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 34.9 inches of snow.
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