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Flúðir, Iceland

South · Iceland

Flúðir is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 818. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

818 Population 7/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Flúðir

Flúðir

Flúðir is a village located in the Hrunamannahreppur municipality in the Southern Region, Iceland. It has a population of 818. It is not far from Geysir and the Gullfoss waterfall.

People

Population818
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population818
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates64.1343°, -20.3227°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceSouth
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,092 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.6 inches (50 cm)

About Flúðir

Flúðir is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 818. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Flúðir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Iceland avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates64.1343°N, 20.3227°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 17, 2000 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 20 km
Jun 21, 2000 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 27 km
May 29, 2008 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland M6.3 37 km
Jun 17, 2000 18 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M5.7 24 km
Sep 26, 1992 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 149 km
Sep 15, 1990 116 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 142 km
Feb 24, 2021 6 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.6 98 km
Sep 1, 2014 115 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.5 149 km
Sep 7, 2014 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.5 148 km
May 5, 1994 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 145 km
Aug 30, 2014 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 145 km
Jun 4, 1998 5 km W of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.4 50 km
Jul 31, 2022 3 km SSE of Vogar, Iceland M5.4 101 km
Aug 27, 2014 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 134 km
Mar 14, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.3 89 km
Jun 22, 1993 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 144 km
May 5, 2025 117 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 147 km
Aug 27, 2014 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 133 km
Apr 21, 2024 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 139 km
Mar 7, 2021 11 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M5.3 91 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 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Grimsnes (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Grimsnes Crater rows 200 m (656 ft) -3500 29 km
Hekla Stratovolcano 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 2000 36 km
Tindfjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,464 m (4,803 ft) Unknown 49 km
Hromundartindur Stratovolcano 550 m (1,804 ft) Unknown 49 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 53 km
Hengill Crater rows 803 m (2,635 ft) 150 53 km
Torfajokull Stratovolcano 1,280 m (4,199 ft) 1477 64 km
Eyjafjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,651 m (5,417 ft) 2010 65 km
Brennisteinsfjoll Crater rows 610 m (2,001 ft) 1341 75 km
Vestmannaeyjar Submarine 283 m (928 ft) 1973 80 km
Katla Subglacial 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 1918 82 km
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 85 km
Krysuvik Crater rows 360 m (1,181 ft) 1340 90 km
Hofsjokull Subglacial 1,765 m (5,791 ft) Unknown 108 km
Reykjanes Crater rows 140 m (459 ft) 1831 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.1 in
March 32°F (0°C) 4.0 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
July 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in

Flúðir has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 30°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Flúðir

Institution Type Founded Website
Menntaskólinn að Laugarvatni College Visit →
University of Iceland University

Schools in Flúðir

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Félagsmiðstöðin Zero
Þjórsárskóli
Reykholtsskóli
Flúðaskóli
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Hotels in Flúðir

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Árbakki Farmhouse Lodge
Blue Hótel Fagralund
Brekkurgerdi Guesthouse
Farmhotel Efsti-Dalur II
Fosshótel Hekla
Hestakráin
Hótel Geysir
Hótel Skálholt
Litli Geysir Hotel
Nonsteinn
The Hill Hotel Flúðir

Restaurants in Flúðir

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Farmers Bistro
Friðheimar
Kaffi Grund
Mika
Minilik
Veitingastaðurinn Hvönn
Vínstofa
Ylja

Monuments in Flúðir

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Þjóðveldisbær

Zoos in Flúðir

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Slakki

Clinics in Flúðir

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heilsugæslan Uppsveitum

Veterinaries in Flúðir

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dýralæknirinn Flúðum

Bus Stations in Flúðir

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leirubakki

Gas Stations in Flúðir

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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N1
N1 Árnes

Banks in Flúðir

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landsbankinn

Golf Courses in Flúðir

4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geysir Golf Course
Golfvöllurinn Dalbúi
Haukadalsvöllur
Úthliðarvöllur

Airports Near Flúðir

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vestmannaeyjar AirportVEYMedium Airport
Bakki AirportSmall Airport
Flúðir AirportSmall Airport
Forsæti AirportSmall Airport
Geitamelur AirfieldSmall Airport
Gunnarsholt AirportSmall Airport
Hella AirportSmall Airport
Húsafell AirportSmall Airport
Hvolsvöllur AirportSmall Airport
Múlakot AirportSmall Airport
Selfoss AirportSmall Airport
Vatnsnes AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flúðir

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bræðratungukirkja
Hrepphólakirkja
Hrunakirkja
Skálholt Cathedral
Torfastaðakirkja
Þorláksbúð

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Waterfalls
27
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik

🇮🇸 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

Volcanoes Near Flúðir

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m 3350 BC

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 Flúðir

What is the population of Flúðir?

Flúðir has a population of 818 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 122.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flúðir?

Flúðir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.

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