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Kópavogur, Iceland
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Kópavogur is a mid-size city in Capital Region, Iceland with a population of 37,959. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kópavogur
Kópavogur is a town in Iceland that is the country's second-largest municipality by population.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,959 |
| Population Density | 894 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.1123°, -21.9130° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Capital Region |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.9 inches (989 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.6 inches (50 cm) |
About Kópavogur
Kópavogur is a mid-size city in Iceland (Capital Region) with a population of 37,959. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Kópavogur
Kópavogur has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (12°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.1123°N, 21.9130°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Brennisteinsfjoll (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 21 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 24 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 27 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 28 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 43 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 51 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 80 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 92 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 110 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 112 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 124 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 134 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.0 in |
Kópavogur has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (2.1").
Schools in Kópavogur
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kópavogsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Arnarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Suðurhlíðarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Selásskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Norðlingaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Álfhólsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Álfhólsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Lindaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Smáraskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Kársnesskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Snælandsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Kársnesskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Breiðholtsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Fellaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Hólabrekkuskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti | — | — | — | — |
| Ölduselsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Seljaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Fossvogsskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kópavogur
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rás2 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Bylgjan | — | AAC+ 131 kbps | |
| Flashback 60s | — | MP3 | |
| Útvarp Saga | news talk, talk & speech | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RUV 1 | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Country Bylgjan | country | AAC+ 130 kbps | |
| Rondó | — | AAC 352 kbps |
Museums in Kópavogur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Arbaer Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Bookless Bungalow | ||||
| Byggðarsafnið | ||||
| Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar | ||||
| Einar Jónsson Museum | ||||
| Gerðarsafn | ||||
| Heimili Veitna | ||||
| Hofdi house | ||||
| Icelandic Punk Museum | ||||
| Kjarvalsstaðir | ||||
| Kvikmyndasafn Íslands | ||||
| Listasafn ASÍ | ||||
| Museum Of Design And Applied Art | ||||
| National Gallery of Iceland | ||||
| National Museum of Iceland | ||||
| Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs | ||||
| Pharmacy Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík 871±2 | ||||
| Reykjavik Art Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík Maritime Museum | ||||
| Reykjavik Museum of Photography | ||||
| Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar | ||||
| Saga Museum | ||||
| Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum | ||||
| Tales from Iceland | ||||
| The Culture House | ||||
| The Icelandic Phallological Museum | ||||
| Tónlistarsafn Íslands | ||||
| Víkin | ||||
| Whales of Iceland | ||||
| Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla |
Libraries in Kópavogur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Akraness | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Garðabæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Hafnarfjarðar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Kópavogs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Móðurmáls | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Mosfellsbæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seltjarnarness | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið - Menningarhús Spönginni | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Árbæ | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Úlfarsárdal | 0.0 | |||||
| National and University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Archives of Iceland | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Reykjavík City Library Kringlan | 0.0 | |||||
| Sólheimasafn | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kópavogur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið |
Hotels in Kópavogur
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kópavogur
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kópavogur
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kópavogur
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kópavogur
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kópavogur
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kópavogur
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kópavogur
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kópavogur
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kópavogur
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kópavogur
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kópavogur
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kópavogur
10 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kópavogur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Kópavogur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kópavogur
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kópavogur
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Keflavik International Airport | KEF | Large Airport |
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kópavogur
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kópavogur
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Breiðholtskirkja | |
| Church of St. Mary | |
| Digraneskirkja | |
| Fella- og Hólakirkja | |
| Hjallakirkja | |
| Hof Ásatrúarfélagsins | |
| Kópavogskirkja | |
| Seljakirkja | |
| Wat Thai Island |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
16 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kópavogur?
Kópavogur has a population of 37,959 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 894 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kópavogur?
Kópavogur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.