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Mosfellsbær, Iceland
Capital Region · Iceland
Mosfellsbær is a small city in Capital Region, Iceland with a population of 12,073. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mosfellsbær
Mosfellsbær is a town in south-west Iceland, 12 kilometres east of the country's capital, Reykjavík. The coat of arms of the municipality is a tightly-knotted triquetra, a symbol often used in Celtic knotwork and strongly associated with the Celtic nations. The coat of arms might denote the Gaelic heritage of Mosfellsbær as Icelanders are also descended from Gaelic-speaking settlers who voyaged or were brought by the Norsemen in Iceland during the country's settlement in the Viking Age.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,073 |
| Population Density | 157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.1667°, -21.7000° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | Capital Region |
| Average Temperature | 37°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,073 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 23.5 inches (60 cm) |
About Mosfellsbær
Mosfellsbær is a small city in Iceland (Capital Region) with a population of 12,073. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Climate in Mosfellsbær
Mosfellsbær 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 | 37.4°F |
| 31% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 77.0 sq mi (199.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.1667°N, 21.7000°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 | — | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hengill (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 17 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 26 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 37 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 42 km |
| Reykjanes | Crater rows | 140 m (459 ft) | 1831 | 55 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 68 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 90 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 101 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 109 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 117 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 122 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Mosfellsbær has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 30°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (2.4").
Schools in Mosfellsbær
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Varmárskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Kvíslarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Sæmundarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Geislabaugur | — | — | — | — |
| Krikaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Ingunnarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Borgaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Víkurskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Ingunnarskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Lágafellsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Helgafellsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Borgarholtsskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Engjaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Húsaskóli | — | — | — | — |
| Dalskóli | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mosfellsbær
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 Mosfellsbær
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aðalstræti 10 | ||||
| Arbaer Outdoor Museum | ||||
| Ásmundarsafn | ||||
| Aurora Reykjavik Northern Lights Center | ||||
| Einar Jónsson Museum | ||||
| Gerðarsafn | ||||
| Gljúfrasteinn | ||||
| Heimili Veitna | ||||
| Hofdi house | ||||
| Icelandic Punk Museum | ||||
| Kjarvalsstaðir | ||||
| Listasafn ASÍ | ||||
| Museum Of Design And Applied Art | ||||
| National Gallery of Iceland | ||||
| National Museum of Iceland | ||||
| Náttúrufræðistofa Kópavogs | ||||
| Reykjavík 871±2 | ||||
| Reykjavik Art Museum | ||||
| Reykjavík Maritime Museum | ||||
| Reykjavik Museum of Photography | ||||
| Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar | ||||
| Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum | ||||
| Tales from Iceland | ||||
| The Culture House | ||||
| The Icelandic Phallological Museum | ||||
| Víkin | ||||
| Whales of Iceland | ||||
| Þjóðminjasafn Íslands - varðveisla |
Libraries in Mosfellsbær
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn Garðabæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Kópavogs | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Móðurmáls | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Mosfellsbæjar | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið - Menningarhús Spönginni | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Árbæ | 0.0 | |||||
| Borgarbókasafnið Úlfarsárdal | 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 Mosfellsbær
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolaportið | |||||
| Mosskógar |
Hotels in Mosfellsbær
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mosfellsbær
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mosfellsbær
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mosfellsbær
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mosfellsbær
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Mosfellsbær
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mosfellsbær
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mosfellsbær
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mosfellsbær
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mosfellsbær
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mosfellsbær
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mosfellsbær
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Mosfellsbær
5 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mosfellsbær
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ægisgarður | ||||
| RVK Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Mosfellsbær
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Mosfellsbær
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skálafell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Mosfellsbær
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík Domestic Airport | RKV | Medium Airport |
| Heiði - Fisfélag | — | Small Airport |
| Kaldármelar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kárastaða Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sandskeið Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Selfoss Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stórikroppur Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tungubakkar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mosfellsbær
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Guðríðarkirkja | |
| Lágafellskirkja | |
| Mosfellskirkja | |
| Reynisvatnslandskirkja |
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What is the population of Mosfellsbær?
Mosfellsbær has a population of 12,073 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 77.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mosfellsbær?
Mosfellsbær has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 23.5 inches of snow.