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Garðabær, Iceland
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Garðabær is a small city in Capital Region, Iceland with a population of 11,421. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Garðabær
Garðabær is a town and municipality in the Capital Region of Iceland.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,421 |
| Population Density | 643 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.0887°, -21.9230° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Capital Region |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (989 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.6 inches (50 cm) |
About Garðabær
Garðabær is a small city in Iceland (Capital Region) with a population of 11,421. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 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 38.9 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Garðabær
Garðabær has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (12°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 643/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0887°N, 21.9230°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 | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Brennisteinsfjoll (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 19 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 24 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 25 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 41 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 51 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 82 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 94 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 111 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 111 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 123 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 136 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Garðabær has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (2.1").
Schools in Garðabær
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Iceland | — | — | — | — |
| Sjálandsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Engidalsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Flataskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Salaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hofsstaðaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Vatnsendaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Barnaskóli Hjallastefnunnar | — | — | — | — |
| Garðaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| International School of Iceland | — | — | — | — |
| Kóraskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hörðuvallaskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Garðabær
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rás2 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Bylgjan | — | AAC+ 131 kbps | |
| Flashback 60s | — | MP3 | |
| Útvarp Saga | news talk, talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RUV 1 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Country Bylgjan | country | AAC+ 130 kbps | |
| Rondó | — | AAC 352 kbps |
Museums in Garðabær
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Arbaer Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Bookless Bungalow | ||||
| Byggðarsafnið | ||||
| Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar | ||||
| Einar Jónsson Museum | ||||
| Gerðarsafn | ||||
| Heimili Veitna | ||||
| Hofdi house | ||||
| Icelandic Punk Museum | ||||
| Kjarvalsstaðir | ||||
| Kvikmyndasafn Íslands | ||||
| Listasafn ASÍ | ||||
| Museum Of Design And Applied Art | ||||
| National Gallery of Iceland | ||||
| National Museum of Iceland | ||||
| Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs | ||||
| Pharmacy Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík 871±2 | ||||
| Reykjavik Art Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík Maritime Museum | ||||
| Reykjavik Museum of Photography | ||||
| Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar | ||||
| Saga Museum | ||||
| Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum | ||||
| Tales from Iceland | ||||
| The Culture House | ||||
| The Icelandic Phallological Museum | ||||
| Tónlistarsafn Íslands | ||||
| Víkin | ||||
| Whales of Iceland | ||||
| Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla |
Libraries in Garðabær
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Akraness | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Garðabæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Hafnarfjarðar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Kópavogs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Móðurmáls | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Mosfellsbæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seltjarnarness | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið - Menningarhús Spönginni | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Árbæ | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Úlfarsárdal | 0.0 | |||||
| National and University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Archives of Iceland | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library Kringlan | 0.0 | |||||
| Sólheimasafn | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Garðabær
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið |
Hotels in Garðabær
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Garðabær
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Garðabær
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Garðabær
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Garðabær
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Garðabær
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Garðabær
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Garðabær
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Garðabær
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Garðabær
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Garðabær
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Garðabær
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Garðabær
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | Large Airport |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Garðabær
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Garðabær
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fríkirkjan Kefas | |
| Kirkja Jesú Krists hinna Síðari Daga Heilögu | |
| Lindakirkja | |
| Loftsalurinn | |
| Loftstofan Baptistakirkja | |
| Vídalínskirkja |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Garðabær?
Garðabær has a population of 11,421 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 643 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Garðabær?
Garðabær 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 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.