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Reyðarfjörður, Iceland
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Reyðarfjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 1,152. Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Reyðarfjörður
Reyðarfjörður is a town in eastern Iceland. It has a population of 1,368 (2024) and is one of the most populated villages that constitute the municipality of Fjarðabyggð.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,152 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0316°, -14.2183° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | East |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 35.0 inches (89 cm) |
About Reyðarfjörður
Reyðarfjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 1,152. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0316°N, 14.2183°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 60.0 m (197 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | ASKJA LAKE | Meteorological | 60.0 m | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Askja (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 120 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 122 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 122 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 139 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 159 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 162 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 162 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 163 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in |
Reyðarfjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 26°F in March to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (2.6").
Schools in Reyðarfjörður
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grunnskóli Reyðarfjarðar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Reyðarfjörður
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Reyðarfjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Wartime Museum | ||||
| Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland | ||||
| The East Iceland Heritage Museum | ||||
| The French Museum |
Libraries in Reyðarfjörður
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bókasafn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Héraðsbúa | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Reyðarfjarðar | 0.0 | |||||
| Bókasafn Seyðisfjarðar | 0.0 |
Hotels in Reyðarfjörður
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Reyðarfjörður
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Reyðarfjörður
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Reyðarfjörður
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Reyðarfjörður
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Reyðarfjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austri Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Reyðarfjörður
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Reyðarfjörður
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Egilsstaðir Airport | EGS | Medium Airport |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | VPN | Medium Airport |
| Borgarfjörður eystri Airport | BGJ | Small Airport |
| Breiðdalsvík Airport | BXV | Small Airport |
| Djúpivogur Airport | DJU | Small Airport |
| Norðfjörður Airport | NOR | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Reyðarfjörður
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Reyðarfjörður
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kapellan heilags Þorláks | |
| Kirkja heilags Þorláks | |
| Reyðarfjarðarkirkja |
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Public Holidays in Iceland
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What is the population of Reyðarfjörður?
Reyðarfjörður has a population of 1,152 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Reyðarfjörður?
Reyðarfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches, with 35.0 inches of snow.