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Hella, Iceland
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Hella is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 865. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hella
Hella is an American English slang term originating in and often associated with San Francisco's East Bay area in Northern California, possibly specifically emerging in the 1970s African-American vernacular of Oakland. It is used as an intensifying adverb such as in "hella bad" or "hella good". It was eventually added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2002, citing a 1987 first use in the Toronto Star. It is possibly a contraction of the phrase "hell of a" or "hell of a lot [of]", in turn reduced to "hell of", though some scholars doubt this etymology since its grammatical usage does not align with those phrases; or of "hellacious". It often appears in place of the words "really", "a lot", "totally", "very", and in some cases, "yes". Whereas hell of a is generally used with a noun, according to linguist Pamela Munro, hella is primarily used to modify an adjective such as "good".
People
Climate
| Population | 865 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.8348°, -20.4008° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | South |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.5 inches (55 cm) |
About Hella
Hella is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 865. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.8348°N, 20.4008°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 | — | 45 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Grimsnes (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 34 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 40 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 44 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 47 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 57 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 63 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 69 km |
| Katla | Subglacial | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 1918 | 69 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 83 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 84 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 106 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 118 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Hella has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 30°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (3.1").
Schools in Hella
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grunnskólinn á Hellu | — | — | — | — |
| Leikskólinn Heklukot | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Hella
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saga Centre | ||||
| Sagnagarður Soil Conservation Visitor Centre | ||||
| Sagnagarður Soil Conservation Visitor Centre |
Hotels in Hella
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hella
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hella
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hella
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hella
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hella
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hella
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hella
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Hella
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hella
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vestmannaeyjar Airport | VEY | Medium Airport |
| Bakki Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flúðir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Forsæti Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Geitamelur Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gunnarsholt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hella Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hvolsvöllur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Múlakot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Selfoss Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vatnsnes Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hella
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Árbæjarkirkja | |
| Marteinstungukirkja | |
| Oddakirkja |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hella
What is the population of Hella?
Hella has a population of 865 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 Hella?
Hella has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches, with 21.5 inches of snow.