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Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Capital Region · Iceland
Hafnarfjörður is a small city in Capital Region, Iceland with a population of 29,971. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður, officially Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður, is a port town and municipality in Iceland, located about 10 km (6 mi) south of Reykjavík. The municipality consists of two non-contiguous areas in the Capital Region, on the southwest coast of the country. At about 31,500 inhabitants, Hafnarfjörður is the third-most populous city in Iceland after Reykjavík and Kópavogur. It has established local industry and a variety of urban activities, with annual festival events.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,971 |
| Population Density | 446 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.0671°, -21.9377° |
| 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 Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður is a small city in Iceland (Capital Region) with a population of 29,971. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 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 Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður 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 | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 67.2 sq mi (174.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0671°N, 21.9377°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 (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 17 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 22 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 25 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 39 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 51 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 84 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 96 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 110 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 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 | 138 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 139 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 |
Hafnarfjörður 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 Hafnarfjörður
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flensborgarskólinn í Hafnarfirði | — | — | — | — |
| Áslandsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Víðistaðaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Lækjarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Setbergsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hvaleyrarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Miðstöð Símenntunar Hafnarfirði | — | — | — | — |
| Öldutúnsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hraunvallaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Urriðaholtsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Framsýn menntun | — | — | — | — |
| Skarðshlíðarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Barnaskóli Hjallastefnunnar í Hafnarfirði | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hafnarfjörður
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 Hafnarfjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Arbaer Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Bookless Bungalow | ||||
| 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 Hafnarfjörður
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hafnarfjörður
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið |
Hotels in Hafnarfjörður
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hafnarfjörður
10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hafnarfjörður
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hafnarfjörður
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hafnarfjörður
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hafnarfjörður
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hafnarfjörður
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hafnarfjörður
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hafnarfjörður
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hafnarfjörður
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hafnarfjörður
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hafnarfjörður
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hafnarfjörður
3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hafnarfjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Hafnarfjörður
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Hafnarfjörður
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Hafnarfjörður
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hafnarfjörður
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ástjarnarkirkja | |
| Boðunarkirkjan | |
| Carmelite Convent | |
| Fríkirkjan í Hafnarfirði | |
| Hafnarfjarðarkirkja | |
| St. Jósefskirkja | |
| Víðistaðakirkja |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Hafnarfjörður
What is the population of Hafnarfjörður?
Hafnarfjörður has a population of 29,971 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 446 people per square mile, spread across 67.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hafnarfjörður?
Hafnarfjörður 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.