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Ísafjörður, Iceland

Westfjords · Iceland

Ísafjörður is a small town in Westfjords, Iceland with a population of 2,736. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,736 Population 303/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður is a town in the northwest of Iceland.

People

Population2,736
Density303/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,736
Population Density303 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates66.0748°, -23.1350°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceWestfjords
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.9 inches (73 cm)

About Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður is a small town in Iceland (Westfjords) with a population of 2,736. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Ísafjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average35.0°F
35% below Iceland avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates66.0748°N, 23.1350°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 28.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ljosufjoll (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ljosufjoll Fissure vent(s) 1,063 m (3,488 ft) 960 134 km
Helgrindur Pyroclastic cone(s) 986 m (3,235 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.4 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.9 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
April 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
May 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
June 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Driest
July 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
October 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.2 in

Ísafjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 27°F in March to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ísafjörður

Institution Type Founded Website
Menntaskólinn á Ísafirði College Visit →
University Centre of the Westfjords University Visit →

Schools in Ísafjörður

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grunnskólinn á Ísafirði
Súðavíkurskóli
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Radio Stations near Ísafjörður

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ísafjörður

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arctic Fox Centre
Heritage Museum Westfjords
Ósvör

Libraries in Ísafjörður

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasafn Bolungarvíkur0.0

Farmers Markets in Ísafjörður

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
FMS

Hotels in Ísafjörður

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hótel Horn
Hotel Inn
Ísafjörður
The Ísafjörður Inn

Restaurants in Ísafjörður

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Húsið
Logn, restaurant & bar
Tjöruhúsið

Cafes in Ísafjörður

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edinborg
Heimabyggð

Cinemas in Ísafjörður

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ísafjarðarbíó

Monuments in Ísafjörður

6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hannes Hafstein
Harpa hafsins
Jónsgarður
Minnisvarði um drukknaða sjómenn
Sæunnarhaugur
Sigurður Bjarnason frá Vigur

Veterinaries in Ísafjörður

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dýralæknaþjónusta SISVET
Dýraläknastofa Helgu

Gas Stations in Ísafjörður

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

N1
ÓB
Orkan
Orkan

Banks in Ísafjörður

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Íslandsbanki
Landsbankinn

Shopping Malls in Ísafjörður

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Neisti

Gyms in Ísafjörður

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klifurfélag Vestfjarða
Stöðin

Golf Courses in Ísafjörður

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golfklúbbur Ísafjarðar
Meðaldalsvöllur
Tungudalsvöllur

Airports Near Ísafjörður

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bildudalur AirportBIUMedium Airport
Ísafjörður AirportIFJMedium Airport
Baeir AirportSmall Airport
Hrafnseyri AirportSmall Airport
Reykjanes AirportSmall Airport
Þingeyri AirportTEYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ísafjörður

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pósthús

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ísafjörður

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hnífsdalskapella
Hvítasunnukirkja Salem
Ísafjarðarkirkja
Jóhannesarkapella
Súðavíkurkirkja

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Waterfalls
16
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Area
23.4 km² (9.0 mi²)
Postal Code
400
Website
isafjordur.is/
Twinned With
Joensuu, Kaufering, Nanortalik, Runavík, Runavík Municipality, Tønsberg

🇮🇸 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 Ísafjörður

What is the population of Ísafjörður?

Ísafjörður has a population of 2,736 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 303 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ísafjörður?

Ísafjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches, with 28.9 inches of snow.

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