Hellissandur, Iceland
West · Iceland
Hellissandur is a small town in West, Iceland with a population of 365. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Hellissandur
Hellissandur is a village and part of the Snæfellsbær municipality at the northwestern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.
People
Climate
| Population | 365 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.9176°, -23.8856° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | West |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.0 inches (1,015 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.2 inches (59 cm) |
About Hellissandur
Hellissandur is a small town in Iceland (West) with a population of 365. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 98.1 sq mi (254.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9176°N, 23.8856°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Museums in Hellissandur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakkhús | ||||
| Sjómannagarðurinn | ||||
| Sjóminjasafnið á Hellissandi |
Hotels in Hellissandur
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hellissandur
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hellissandur
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hellissandur
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hellissandur
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bildudalur Airport | BIU | Medium Airport |
| Grundarfjörður Airport | GUU | Small Airport |
| Rif Airport | OLI | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hellissandur
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ingjaldshólskirkja |
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Waterfalls Near Hellissandur
3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hellissandur.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Klukkufoss | |
| Snekkjufoss | |
| Svöðufoss |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
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What is the population of Hellissandur?
Hellissandur has a population of 365 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 4 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.
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