Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

South · Iceland

Hvolsvöllur is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 1,080. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,080 Population 9/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur is a town in the south of Iceland about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík.

People

Population1,080
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population1,080
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates63.7507°, -20.2245°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceSouth
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,290 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.2 inches (59 cm)

About Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 1,080. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Hvolsvöllur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Iceland avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates63.7507°N, 20.2245°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on May 24, 2025.

Jun 21, 2000 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 37 km
Jun 17, 2000 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 27 km
May 29, 2008 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland M6.3 48 km
Jun 17, 2000 18 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M5.7 31 km
Feb 24, 2021 6 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.6 103 km
Jul 31, 2022 3 km SSE of Vogar, Iceland M5.4 107 km
Jun 4, 1998 5 km W of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.4 59 km
Aug 27, 2014 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 149 km
Aug 27, 2014 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 147 km
Mar 14, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.3 99 km
Mar 7, 2021 11 km ENE of Vogar, Iceland M5.3 100 km
Aug 23, 2003 9 km SE of Vogar, Iceland M5.2 102 km
Jan 30, 1991 47 km NNE of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.2 77 km
Apr 1, 2025 6 km NW of Grindavík, Iceland M5.2 113 km
Jul 9, 2023 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 100 km
Feb 27, 2021 8 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.2 100 km
Mar 10, 2021 9 km SW of Álftanes, Iceland M5.1 100 km
Nov 13, 1998 10 km WNW of Þorlákshöfn, Iceland M5.1 69 km
Jan 8, 2015 126 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 149 km
Aug 2, 2022 1 km SSE of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland M5.0 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tindfjallajokull (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tindfjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,464 m (4,803 ft) Unknown 25 km
Eyjafjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,651 m (5,417 ft) 2010 32 km
Vestmannaeyjar Submarine 283 m (928 ft) 1973 37 km
Hekla Stratovolcano 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 2000 38 km
Grimsnes Crater rows 200 m (656 ft) -3500 46 km
Torfajokull Stratovolcano 1,280 m (4,199 ft) 1477 56 km
Katla Subglacial 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 1918 58 km
Hromundartindur Stratovolcano 550 m (1,804 ft) Unknown 66 km
Hengill Crater rows 803 m (2,635 ft) 150 69 km
Brennisteinsfjoll Crater rows 610 m (2,001 ft) 1341 79 km
Krysuvik Crater rows 360 m (1,181 ft) 1340 92 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 95 km
Reykjanes Crater rows 140 m (459 ft) 1831 116 km
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 125 km
Hofsjokull Subglacial 1,765 m (5,791 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 4.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 4.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
October 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 4.7 in

Hvolsvöllur has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Hvolsvöllur

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hvolsskóli - - - -
Leikskólinn Örk - - - -
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Museums in Hvolsvöllur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Saga Centre
Sagnagarður Soil Conservation Visitor Centre
Sagnagarður Soil Conservation Visitor Centre

Hotels in Hvolsvöllur

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hellishólar
Hotel Fljótshlíð
Hótel Hvolsvöllur
Hotel Rangá
Hótel Selið
Midgard Basecamp
Vulcano View Guest House

Restaurants in Hvolsvöllur

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eldstó art cafe
Gallerý Pizza
Katla
Restaurant Hotel Ragna
Valhalla

Clinics in Hvolsvöllur

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heilsugæslan Hvolsvelli

Gas Stations in Hvolsvöllur

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

N1
Orkan

Banks in Hvolsvöllur

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landsbankinn

Golf Courses in Hvolsvöllur

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Þverárvöllur

Stadiums & Teams in Hvolsvöllur

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Airports Near Hvolsvöllur

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vestmannaeyjar AirportVEYMedium 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
Skógasandur Airport-Small Airport
Vatnsnes Airport-Small Airport
Þórsmörk Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hvolsvöllur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Breiðabólstaðarkirkja
Stórólfshvolskirkja

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Waterfalls
14
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Hvolsvöllur

14 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hvolsvöllur.

Name Description
Drífandi Height: 70
Drífandi
Gjárfoss
Gljúfrabúi Height: 40
Gljúfurleitarfoss
Gluggafoss Height: 47
Markarfljótsfoss Height: 17
Nauthúsafoss Height: 7
Rangárbotnar
Seljalandsfoss Height: 61
Stakkholtsgjá
Stigafoss
Tröllkonuhlaup
Þórðarfoss

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Website
hvolsvollur.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

Volcanoes Near Hvolsvöllur

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Eyjafjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,651 m 2010
Hekla Stratovolcano 1,490 m 2000
Tindfjallajokull Stratovolcano 1,464 m -

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 Hvolsvöllur

What is the population of Hvolsvöllur?

Hvolsvöllur has a population of 1,080 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 122.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hvolsvöllur?

Hvolsvöllur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 23.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Vestmannaeyjar 4,284 pop · 21.3 mi Selfoss 9,812 pop · 26.7 mi Hveragerði 2,564 pop · 34.0 mi Þorlákshöfn 1,651 pop · 36.1 mi Mosfellsbær 12,073 pop · 53.2 mi Hafnarfjörður 32,398 pop · 56.5 mi Garðabær 20,116 pop · 56.6 mi Kópavogur 40,040 pop · 57.0 mi Reykjavík 138,772 pop · 57.3 mi Álftanes 2,484 pop · 59.5 mi Seltjarnarnes 4,585 pop · 60.5 mi Vogar 1,354 pop · 67.7 mi Grindavík 1,246 pop · 67.8 mi Akranes 8,285 pop · 68.5 mi
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