Ísafjörður, Iceland
Westfjords · Iceland
Ísafjörður is a small town in Westfjords, Iceland with a population of 2,785. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°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 Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður is a town in the northwest of Iceland.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,785 |
| Population Density | 308 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.0748°, -23.1350° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Westfjords |
| Average Temperature | 35°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,078 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 28.9 inches (73 cm) |
About Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður is a small town in Iceland (Westfjords) with a population of 2,785. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0748°N, 23.1350°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
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 |
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").
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 (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grunnskólinn á Ísafirði | - | - | - | - |
| Súðavíkurskóli | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ísafjörður
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ísafjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Fox Centre | ||||
| Heritage Museum Westfjords | ||||
| Ósvör |
Libraries in Ísafjörður
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Bolungarvíkur | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ísafjörður
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMS |
Hotels in Ísafjörður
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ísafjörður
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ísafjörður
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ísafjörður
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ísafjörður
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ísafjörður
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ísafjörður
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ísafjörður
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ísafjörður
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ísafjörður
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ísafjörður
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ísafjörður
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bildudalur Airport | BIU | Medium Airport |
| Ísafjörður Airport | IFJ | Medium Airport |
| Baeir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hrafnseyri Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Reykjanes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Þingeyri Airport | TEY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ísafjörður
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ísafjörður
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hnífsdalskapella | |
| Hvítasunnukirkja Salem | |
| Ísafjarðarkirkja | |
| Jóhannesarkapella | |
| Súðavíkurkirkja |
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Waterfalls Near Ísafjörður
16 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Ísafjörður.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bæjarfoss | |
| Bulafoss | |
| Bunárfoss | |
| Dynjandi | |
| Dynjandi | |
| Finnbogafoss | |
| Göngumannafoss | |
| Hæstahjallafoss | |
| Hrísvaðsfoss | |
| Hundafoss | |
| Kvíslarfoss | |
| Möngufoss | |
| Mórildisfoss | |
| Pennugil | |
| Strompgljúfrafoss | |
| Valagil |
UFO Sightings Near Ísafjörður
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ísafjörður.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ísafjörður (iceland) | 2004 | Cylinder hiding from fighter jets in west Iceland |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
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What is the population of Ísafjörður?
Ísafjörður has a population of 2,785 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 308 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. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches, with 28.9 inches of snow.
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