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Sauðárkrókur, Iceland

Northwest · Iceland

Sauðárkrókur is a small town in Northwest, Iceland with a population of 2,614. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,614 Population 37/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
18.3 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur is a town on the Skagafjörður in northern Iceland. It is the seat of both the Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður and the Northwestern Region.

People

Population2,614
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain18.3 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,614
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates65.7461°, -19.6394°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceNorthwest
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation18.3 inches (465 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Sauðárkrókur

Sauðárkrókur is a small town in Iceland (Northwest) with a population of 2,614. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Sauðárkrókur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below Iceland avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates65.7461°N, 19.6394°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below Iceland avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.13"
Driest Month (May) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on May 14, 2025.

Jun 21, 2020 27 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M6.0 82 km
Sep 16, 2002 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.8 143 km
Jun 20, 2020 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.7 69 km
Sep 26, 1992 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 144 km
Sep 29, 1996 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland M5.6 144 km
Oct 21, 2012 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.5 77 km
Feb 8, 1994 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.5 87 km
Jun 20, 2020 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.4 71 km
Oct 21, 2012 28 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.3 85 km
Apr 2, 2013 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M5.3 119 km
Sep 8, 2022 56 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M5.2 117 km
Feb 22, 2025 115 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 147 km
Oct 6, 2024 117 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 150 km
Feb 19, 2018 53 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.9 121 km
Sep 20, 2012 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.8 57 km
Feb 19, 2018 45 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.8 113 km
Jul 22, 1997 27 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.7 82 km
Apr 2, 2013 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.7 129 km
May 13, 2025 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.7 132 km
Sep 8, 2022 58 km NNW of Nor?ur?ing, Iceland M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Langjokull (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 100 km
Hofsjokull Subglacial 1,765 m (5,791 ft) Unknown 109 km
Theistareykir Shield 540 m (1,772 ft) -900 113 km
Tjornes Fracture Zone Submarine -75 m (-246 ft) 1868 130 km
Krafla Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) 1984 133 km
Tungnafellsjokull Stratovolcano 1,523 m (4,997 ft) Unknown 137 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 138 km
Fremrinamar Stratovolcano 970 m (3,182 ft) -1200 142 km
Askja Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1961 154 km
Bardarbunga Stratovolcano 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2015 159 km
Ljosufjoll Fissure vent(s) 1,063 m (3,488 ft) 960 162 km
Grimsvotn Caldera 1,719 m (5,640 ft) 2011 184 km
Kverkfjoll Stratovolcano 1,930 m (6,332 ft) 1968 185 km
Helgrindur Pyroclastic cone(s) 986 m (3,235 ft) Unknown 196 km
Hekla Stratovolcano 1,490 m (4,888 ft) 2000 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in Driest
June 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
July 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Sauðárkrókur has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 29°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sauðárkrókur

Institution Type Founded Website
Fjölbrautaskóli Norðurlands vestra College — Visit →
Fjölbrautaskóli Norðurlands vestra College — Visit →
Háskólinn á Hólum University — Visit →

Radio Stations near Sauðárkrókur

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sauðárkrókur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1238 The Battle of Iceland
Glaumbær
Icelandic Emigration Center

Libraries in Sauðárkrókur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Héraðsbókasafn Skagfirðinga0.0

Hotels in Sauðárkrókur

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mikligarður

Restaurants in Sauðárkrókur

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hard Wok Café
Viking Rolf something

Cinemas in Sauðárkrókur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bifröst

Monuments in Sauðárkrókur

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stephan G. Stephansson

Gas Stations in Sauðárkrókur

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

N1 Ábær
Olís
Olís
Orkan

Banks in Sauðárkrókur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arion Banki

Golf Courses in Sauðárkrókur

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hlíðarendavöllur

Airports Near Sauðárkrókur

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siglufjörður AirportSIJMedium Airport
Blönduós AirportBLOSmall Airport
Sandá Airport—Small Airport
Sauðárkrókur AirportSAKSmall Airport
Varmahlid Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Sauðárkrókur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pósthús

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sauðárkrókur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sauðárkrókskirkja
Sjávarborgarkirkja

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Postal Code
550
Website
skagafjordur.is/
Twinned With
Espoo, Køge

🇮🇸 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

Volcanoes Near Sauðárkrókur

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m 950

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 Sauðárkrókur

What is the population of Sauðárkrókur?

Sauðárkrókur has a population of 2,614 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 70.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sauðárkrókur?

Sauðárkrókur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.3 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Siglufjörður 1,190 pop · 34.8 mi Dalvík 1,359 pop · 35.0 mi Akureyri 19,219 pop · 44.3 mi Laugar 1,001 pop · 64.4 mi Norðurþing 2,228 pop · 68.1 mi
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