Höfn, Iceland

East · Iceland

Höfn is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 2,389. 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

2,389 Population
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Höfn

Höfn

Höfn is a fishing town in southeastern Iceland. It lies near Hornafjörður fjord.

People

Population2,389

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,389
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates64.2539°, -15.2121°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceEast
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,326 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.1 inches (64 cm)

About Höfn

Höfn is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 2,389. 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 32°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Climate in Höfn

Höfn has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (11°C), the coldest is Dec (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1513 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.7° 165.2
Feb 1°C / 34°F -1.7° / 3.6° 139.0
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -1.2° / 4.5° 129.1
Apr 3.8°C / 39°F 0.9° / 6.8° 92.5
May 6.8°C / 44°F 3.7° / 9.8° 67.5
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 71.3
Jul 11°C / 52°F 8.3° / 13.8° 92.4
Aug 10.8°C / 51°F 8° / 13.7° 113.6
Sep 8.6°C / 47°F 5.9° / 11.2° 149.2
Oct 5°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.5° 173.8
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F 0.1° / 5.1° 170.8
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -1.9° / 3.6° 148.7
Höfn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below Iceland avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates64.2539°N, 15.2121°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 25.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M5.3 on Jul 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1992 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 128 km
Sep 15, 1990 116 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 124 km
Sep 29, 1996 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 127 km
Sep 7, 2014 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.5 110 km
Sep 1, 2014 115 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.5 119 km
May 5, 1994 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 115 km
Aug 28, 2014 114 km S of Laugar, Iceland M5.4 115 km
Aug 30, 2014 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 116 km
Aug 29, 2014 111 km S of Laugar, Iceland M5.4 115 km
Sep 3, 2014 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.4 119 km
Aug 27, 2014 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 119 km
Aug 27, 2014 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 125 km
May 5, 2025 117 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 117 km
Sep 11, 2014 107 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 107 km
Aug 26, 2014 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 119 km
Jun 22, 1993 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 119 km
Aug 24, 2014 113 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 113 km
Apr 21, 2024 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 119 km
Jul 27, 2025 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 104 km
Aug 24, 2014 116 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 ASKJA LAKE Meteorological 60.0 m - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esjufjoll (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esjufjoll Stratovolcano 1,620 m (5,315 ft) Unknown 66 km
Oraefajokull Stratovolcano 2,010 m (6,594 ft) 1728 73 km
Kverkfjoll Stratovolcano 1,930 m (6,332 ft) 1968 82 km
Grimsvotn Caldera 1,719 m (5,640 ft) 2011 103 km
Askja Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1961 115 km
Bardarbunga Stratovolcano 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2015 118 km
Tungnafellsjokull Stratovolcano 1,523 m (4,997 ft) Unknown 141 km
Fremrinamar Stratovolcano 970 m (3,182 ft) -1200 146 km
Krafla Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) 1984 177 km
Hofsjokull Subglacial 1,765 m (5,791 ft) Unknown 182 km
Torfajokull Stratovolcano 1,280 m (4,199 ft) 1477 194 km
Theistareykir Shield 540 m (1,772 ft) -900 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 5.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
May 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Driest
July 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in
October 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 5.2 in

Höfn has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 32°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Höfn

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hafnarskóli - - - -
Heppuskóli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Höfn

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Höfn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Svavarssafn - Listasafn

Libraries in Höfn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasafn0.0

Hotels in Höfn

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Árnanes Country Hotel
Berjaya Iceland Hotels Hofn
Ferðaþjónustan Sauðanesi
Fosshotel Vatnajökull
Guesthouse Dyngja
Hótel Höfn
Hótel Jökull
Lilja Guesthouse

Restaurants in Höfn

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HEPPA
Hótel Höfn
Humarhöfnin
Íshúsið Pizzeria
Otto Matur & Drykkur
Pakkhús
Z Bistro

Cafes in Höfn

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Giddy
Kaffi Hornið
Netto

Clinics in Höfn

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heilsugæslan Höfn í Hornafirði

Gas Stations in Höfn

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

N1
N1
N1
Olís

Banks in Höfn

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landsbankinn

Golf Courses in Höfn

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Silfurnesvöllur

Airports Near Höfn

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hornafjörður AirportHFNMedium Airport
Steinasandur Airport-Small Airport
Svínafell Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Höfn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pósthús

Churches & Religious Organizations in Höfn

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bjarnaneskirkja
Church of the Holy Family and St. Jean-Marie Vianney
Hafnarkirkja
Hvítasunnukirkjan Lifandi Vatn

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Waterfalls
26
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Höfn

26 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Höfn.

Name Description
Bergárfoss
Bólstaðafoss
Draugagilsfoss
Dynjandi
Eyjabakkafoss
Fellsfoss
Fremstifoss
Gljúfrasmiður
Grófarlækjarfoss
Hangandifoss
Hundafoss Height: 25
Hverfandi Height: 100
Innstifoss
Magnúsarfoss Height: 10
Magnúsarfoss
Menglaðarfoss
Morsárfoss Height: 240
Múlafoss
Nafnlausifoss
Sionyfoss
Skútafoss
Stigafoss
Stórifoss
Svartifoss Height: 12
Ufsarfoss
Þjófafoss

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
6,317.0 km² (2,438.4 mi²)
Postal Code
780 · 781 · 785
Website
hornafjordur.is/
Twinned With
Kungälv Municipality, Risør Municipality, Samsø, Taivassalo

🇮🇸 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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Höfn has a population of 2,389 residents and is located in Iceland..

What is the weather like in Höfn?

Höfn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches, with 25.1 inches of snow.

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