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Hellissandur, Iceland

West · Iceland

Hellissandur is a small town in West, Iceland with a population of 544. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

544 Population 6/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Hellissandur

Hellissandur

Hellissandur is a village and part of the Snæfellsbær municipality at the northwestern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.

People

Population544
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population544
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates64.9176°, -23.8856°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceWest
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.2 inches (59 cm)

About Hellissandur

Hellissandur is a small town in Iceland (West) with a population of 544. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Hellissandur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below Iceland avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area98.1 sq mi (254.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates64.9176°N, 23.8856°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 24, 2025.

Feb 24, 2021 6 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.6 132 km
Jul 31, 2022 3 km SSE of Vogar, Iceland M5.4 130 km
Mar 7, 2021 11 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M5.3 129 km
Mar 14, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.3 129 km
Aug 23, 2003 9 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.2 136 km
Jul 9, 2023 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 127 km
Feb 27, 2021 8 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 128 km
Apr 1, 2025 6 km NW of Grindavík, Iceland M5.2 132 km
Mar 10, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.1 128 km
Aug 2, 2022 1 km SSE of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland M5.0 134 km
Mar 1, 2021 5 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M4.9 127 km
May 24, 2025 23 km W of Grindavík, Iceland M4.9 128 km
Apr 1, 2025 9 km WNW of Grindavík, Iceland M4.9 133 km
Jun 17, 2000 9 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M4.9 130 km
Mar 19, 1990 18 km ENE of Grindavík, Iceland M4.8 144 km
Aug 1, 2022 10 km SW of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland M4.8 134 km
Feb 24, 2021 10 km SSW of Álftanes, Iceland M4.8 131 km
Oct 13, 2013 16 km SW of Grindavík, Iceland M4.8 145 km
May 29, 2009 9 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M4.8 136 km
Feb 24, 2021 5 km E of Vogar, Iceland M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Helgrindur (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Helgrindur Pyroclastic cone(s) 986 m (3,235 ft) Unknown 29 km
Ljosufjoll Fissure vent(s) 1,063 m (3,488 ft) 960 66 km
Reykjanes Crater rows 140 m (459 ft) 1831 135 km
Krysuvik Crater rows 360 m (1,181 ft) 1340 144 km
Brennisteinsfjoll Crater rows 610 m (2,001 ft) 1341 149 km
Hengill Crater rows 803 m (2,635 ft) 150 150 km
Hromundartindur Stratovolcano 550 m (1,804 ft) Unknown 153 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 157 km
Grimsnes Crater rows 200 m (656 ft) -3500 173 km
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
June 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
September 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
October 38°F (4°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 35°F (1°C) 4.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.1 in

Hellissandur has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 31°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Hellissandur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pakkhús
Sjómannagarðurinn
Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi

Hotels in Hellissandur

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hellissandur

Restaurants in Hellissandur

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matarlist

Cafes in Hellissandur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gilbakki

Gas Stations in Hellissandur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

N1

Airports Near Hellissandur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bildudalur AirportBIUMedium Airport
Grundarfjörður AirportGUUSmall Airport
Rif AirportOLISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hellissandur

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ingjaldshólskirkja

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Website
hellissandur.is

🇮🇸 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

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 Hellissandur

What is the population of Hellissandur?

Hellissandur has a population of 544 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hellissandur?

Hellissandur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.

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