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Siglufjörður, Iceland

Northeast · Iceland

Siglufjörður is a small town in Northeast, Iceland with a population of 1,190. Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,190 Population 20/sq mi density
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in a narrow fjord with the same name on the northern coast of Iceland.

People

Population1,190
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Population1,190
Population Density20 / sq mi
Coordinates66.1520°, -18.9082°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceNortheast
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.6 inches (40 cm)

About Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður is a small town in Iceland (Northeast) with a population of 1,190. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Siglufjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average33.7°F
38% below Iceland avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Area59.9 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates66.1520°N, 18.9082°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Iceland avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (May) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 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 27 km
Sep 16, 2002 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.8 90 km
Jun 20, 2020 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.7 15 km
Feb 8, 1994 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.5 42 km
Oct 21, 2012 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.5 21 km
Jun 20, 2020 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.4 15 km
Oct 21, 2012 28 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M5.3 29 km
Apr 2, 2013 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M5.3 66 km
Sep 8, 2022 56 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M5.2 62 km
Feb 19, 2018 53 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.9 67 km
Feb 19, 2018 45 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.8 60 km
Sep 20, 2012 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.8 8 km
Jul 22, 1997 27 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.7 27 km
May 13, 2025 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.7 79 km
Apr 2, 2013 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.7 75 km
Sep 20, 1997 26 km ENE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.6 26 km
May 14, 2025 52 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.6 63 km
Sep 8, 2022 58 km NNW of Nor?ur?ing, Iceland M4.6 67 km
Sep 8, 2022 57 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland M4.6 67 km
Sep 20, 1997 19 km ENE of Siglufjörður, Iceland M4.5 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tjornes Fracture Zone (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tjornes Fracture Zone Submarine -75 m (-246 ft) 1868 82 km
Theistareykir Shield 540 m (1,772 ft) -900 86 km
Krafla Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) 1984 110 km
Fremrinamar Stratovolcano 970 m (3,182 ft) -1200 131 km
Hofsjokull Subglacial 1,765 m (5,791 ft) Unknown 147 km
Langjokull Subglacial 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 950 149 km
Askja Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1961 158 km
Tungnafellsjokull Stratovolcano 1,523 m (4,997 ft) Unknown 163 km
Bardarbunga Stratovolcano 2,000 m (6,562 ft) 2015 181 km
Prestahnukur Subglacial 1,385 m (4,544 ft) -3350 193 km
Kverkfjoll Stratovolcano 1,930 m (6,332 ft) 1968 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
May 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Driest
June 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
September 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
October 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Siglufjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 25°F in February to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Siglufjörður

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tónskóli Fjallabyggðar — — — —
Grunnskóli Fjallabyggðar — — — —
Grunnskóli Fjallabyggðar — — — —
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Radio Stations near Siglufjörður

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Siglufjörður

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Music Centre
Gallerí Fríða Gylfadóttir
Ljóðasetur Íslands
Saga Fotografica
Slippurinn
The Herring Era Museum

Hotels in Siglufjörður

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Siglo Hotel
Sóti Lodge

Restaurants in Siglufjörður

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torgið

Cafes in Siglufjörður

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harbour House Café
House of Benecta
Kaffi Rauðka

Monuments in Siglufjörður

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hrafna-Flóki (Memorial stones for the first viking settler)

Clinics in Siglufjörður

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heilsugæsla

Dentists in Siglufjörður

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannlæknastofa Fjallabyggðar

Gas Stations in Siglufjörður

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ÓB

Banks in Siglufjörður

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arion Banki

Gyms in Siglufjörður

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tadasana

Golf Courses in Siglufjörður

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sigló Golf

Breweries in Siglufjörður

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Segull 67 Brewery

Airports Near Siglufjörður

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Siglufjörður AirportSIJMedium Airport
Hrísey Airport—Small Airport
Melgerðismelar Airport—Small Airport
Sauðárkrókur AirportSAKSmall Airport
Varmahlid Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Siglufjörður

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Landflutningar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Siglufjörður

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hvítasunnukirkjan Zíon
Siglufjarðarkirkja

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
155.0 km² (59.8 mi²)
Website
fjallabyggd.is/
Twinned With
Vänersborg Municipality

🇮🇸 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 Siglufjörður

What is the population of Siglufjörður?

Siglufjörður has a population of 1,190 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 59.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Siglufjörður?

Siglufjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

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