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Hvammstangi, Iceland
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Hvammstangi is a small town in Northwest, Iceland with a population of 546. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi is an Icelandic village in the north-west part of the country, on Vatnsnes peninsula, situated on the Miðfjörður.
People
Climate
| Population | 546 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.3971°, -20.9435° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Northwest |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.2 inches (614 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.7 inches (37 cm) |
About Hvammstangi
Hvammstangi is a small town in Iceland (Northwest) with a population of 546. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.3971°N, 20.9435°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Langjokull (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 84 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 91 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 92 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 148 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 150 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 168 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 169 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 177 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 180 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 182 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Hvammstangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 26°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").
Schools in Hvammstangi
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grunnskóli Húnaþings vestra | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Hvammstangi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardúsa verslunarminjasafn | ||||
| Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna | ||||
| Seal Center |
Farmers Markets in Hvammstangi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skrúðvangur |
Hotels in Hvammstangi
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hvammstangi
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hvammstangi
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hvammstangi
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hvammstangi
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hvammstangi
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hvammstangi
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hvammstangi
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blönduós Airport | BLO | Small Airport |
| Gjögur Airport | GJR | Small Airport |
| Húsafell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Krókstaðarmelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hvammstangi
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hvammstangakirkja | |
| Kirkjuhvammskirkja | |
| Melstaðarkirkja |
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What is the population of Hvammstangi?
Hvammstangi has a population of 546 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 70.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hvammstangi?
Hvammstangi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.