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Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

East · Iceland

Seyðisfjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 676. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

676 Population 8/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður is a town in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. The town is located in the municipality of Múlaþing and is notable for its artistic culture and innovation, exemplified by the LungA Art Festival and LungA School, as well as a vibrant community of local artists, galleries, and cultural events. Seyðisfjörður also serves as the Icelandic port for the Norröna ferry, providing a direct connection to mainland Europe via the Faroe Islands and Denmark.

People

Population676
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population676
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates65.2601°, -14.0058°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceEast
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall36.3 inches (92 cm)

About Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 676. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Climate in Seyðisfjörður

Seyðisfjörður has an average annual temperature of 4.6°C (40°F). The hottest month is Aug (9.4°C), the coldest is Feb (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1634 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.7°C / 35°F -0.6° / 4.1° 152.1
Feb 1.4°C / 35°F -1° / 3.7° 107.4
Mar 1.4°C / 35°F -1° / 3.7° 115.9
Apr 2.3°C / 36°F 0.2° / 4.4° 109.8
May 4.4°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.6° 105.0
Jun 6.9°C / 44°F 4.8° / 9° 88.2
Jul 9°C / 48°F 6.9° / 11° 116.7
Aug 9.4°C / 49°F 7.5° / 11.4° 132.0
Sep 8.2°C / 47°F 6.2° / 10.2° 169.0
Oct 5.1°C / 41°F 3.1° / 7.1° 207.8
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F 1° / 5.3° 177.4
Dec 1.8°C / 35°F -0.5° / 4° 152.9
Seyðisfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average33.7°F
38% below Iceland avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates65.2601°N, 14.0058°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 27, 2014.

Aug 27, 2014 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland M4.5 139 km
May 4, 2014 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland M4.0 114 km
May 31, 1998 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland M3.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fremrinamar (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fremrinamar Stratovolcano 970 m (3,182 ft) -1200 125 km
Askja Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1961 132 km
Krafla Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) 1984 135 km
Kverkfjoll Stratovolcano 1,930 m (6,332 ft) 1968 142 km
Theistareykir Shield 540 m (1,772 ft) -900 159 km
Esjufjoll Stratovolcano 1,620 m (5,315 ft) Unknown 166 km
Bardarbunga Stratovolcano 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2015 179 km
Grimsvotn Caldera 1,719 m (5,640 ft) 2011 183 km
Oraefajokull Stratovolcano 2,010 m (6,594 ft) 1728 184 km
Tjornes Fracture Zone Submarine -75 m (-246 ft) 1868 184 km
Tungnafellsjokull Stratovolcano 1,523 m (4,997 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 5.6 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
April 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
May 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
June 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Driest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
August 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in
October 33°F (1°C) 6.3 in Wettest
November 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Seyðisfjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 26°F in March to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and June the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Seyðisfjörður

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Seyðisfjörður

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Icelandic Wartime Museum
Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland

Libraries in Seyðisfjörður

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasafn0.0
Bókasafn Reyðarfjarðar0.0
Bókasafn Seyðisfjarðar0.0

Hotels in Seyðisfjörður

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guesthouse Ola
Hótel Áldan
Hotel Áldan
Hótel Snæfell

Restaurants in Seyðisfjörður

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Restaurant
North Austur Sushi & Bar

Cafes in Seyðisfjörður

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skaftell

Cinemas in Seyðisfjörður

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herðubíó

Monuments in Seyðisfjörður

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Þorbjörn Arnoddsson

Gas Stations in Seyðisfjörður

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orkan

Golf Courses in Seyðisfjörður

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hagavöllur

Stadiums & Teams in Seyðisfjörður

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Airports Near Seyðisfjörður

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Egilsstaðir AirportEGSMedium Airport
Borgarfjörður eystri AirportBGJSmall Airport
Breiðdalsvík AirportBXVSmall Airport
Djúpivogur AirportDJUSmall Airport
Norðfjörður AirportNORSmall Airport

Post Offices in Seyðisfjörður

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pósthús

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seyðisfjörður

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seyðisfjarðarkirkja

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Area
213.8 km² (82.5 mi²)
Postal Code
710
Website
sfk.is/
Twinned With
Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality, Vantaa

🇮🇸 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

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 Seyðisfjörður

What is the population of Seyðisfjörður?

Seyðisfjörður has a population of 676 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Seyðisfjörður?

Seyðisfjörður 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 45°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 36.3 inches of snow.

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