Grytviken, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Grytviken is a small town in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with a population of 2. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2 Population
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
61.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / South Georgia Timezone

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People

Population2

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain61.0 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-54.2811°, -36.5092°
TimezoneAtlantic/South_Georgia
Country🇬🇸 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average27°F (-3°C)
Annual Precipitation61.0 inches (1,549 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.6 inches (95 cm)

About Grytviken

Grytviken is a small town in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands with a population of 2. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 27°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/South_Georgia.

Grytviken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 27°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 27°F Jul (-3°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average27°F (-3°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates54.2811°S, 36.5092°W
TimezoneAtlantic/South_Georgia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.0"
60% above South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Mar 8, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.9 110 km
Jul 28, 2002 South Georgia Island region M4.8 96 km
Feb 25, 2003 South Georgia Island region M4.6 68 km
Feb 19, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.6 101 km
Sep 19, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.6 107 km
Mar 2, 2021 South Georgia Island region M4.6 110 km
Jun 18, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.5 148 km
Aug 5, 2022 South Georgia Island region M4.5 115 km
Mar 30, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.4 108 km
Jun 23, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.3 125 km
Sep 20, 2015 South Georgia Island region M4.3 131 km
Apr 28, 2020 South Georgia Island region M4.3 118 km
Aug 9, 2000 South Georgia Island region M4.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Warmest
March 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
April 35°F (2°C) 6.0 in
May 30°F (-1°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 29°F (-2°C) 5.5 in
July 27°F (-3°C) 5.6 in Coldest
August 29°F (-2°C) 5.7 in
September 31°F (-1°C) 4.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Driest

Grytviken has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 27°F in July to 41°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (3.8").

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Radio Stations near Grytviken

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Museums in Grytviken

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
South Georgia Museum
The Carr Maritime Gallery

Post Offices in Grytviken

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
South Georgia Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grytviken

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Norwegian Lutheran Church

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Waterfalls
6
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Waterfalls Near Grytviken

6 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Grytviken.

Name Description
Echo Falls
Pohlia Falls
Puppy Waterfall
Rostkovia Falls
Shackleton Waterfall
Tears of Misery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/South_Georgia

🇬🇸 About South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Capital Grytviken
Population 30
Area 3,903 km²
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +500
TLD .gs
Driving side right

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Grytviken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 27°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 61.0 inches, with 37.6 inches of snow.

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