Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
South · Iceland
Vík í Mýrdal is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 639. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Vík í Mýrdal
Vík, known as Vík í Mýrdal in full, is the southernmost village in Iceland. It is located on the main ring road around the island, and is around 180 km (110 mi) southeast of Reykjavík by road.
People
Climate
| Population | 639 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.4194°, -19.0097° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | South |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.3 inches (1,683 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29.5 inches (75 cm) |
About Vík í Mýrdal
Vík í Mýrdal is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 639. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.3 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4194°N, 19.0097°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 | - | 39 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katla (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katla | Subglacial | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 1918 | 24 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 39 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 53 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 63 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 71 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 116 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 136 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 138 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 139 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 148 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 153 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.0 in |
Vík í Mýrdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (4.2").
Schools in Vík í Mýrdal
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Víkurskóli | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vík í Mýrdal
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Vík í Mýrdal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre |
Hotels in Vík í Mýrdal
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vík í Mýrdal
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vík í Mýrdal
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vík í Mýrdal
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vík í Mýrdal
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vík í Mýrdal
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Vík í Mýrdal
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vík í Mýrdal
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Álftaver Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skálavatn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skógasandur Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vík Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Þórsmörk Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vík í Mýrdal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pósthús |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vík í Mýrdal
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Reyniskirkja | |
| Skeiðflatarkirkja | |
| Víkurkirkja |
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Waterfalls Near Vík í Mýrdal
45 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Vík í Mýrdal.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Axlafoss | |
| Biniöfoss | |
| Bláfjallakvísl | |
| Dynkur | Height: 38 |
| Efstifoss | |
| Fagrifoss | Height: 80 |
| Fagrifoss | |
| Foss á Síðu | |
| Fosstorfufoss | |
| Fremri-Fellsfoss | |
| Gluggafoss | |
| Hestavaðsfoss | |
| Hólmsárfoss | |
| Hrúthálsafoss | |
| Huldufoss | |
| Hvanngiljafoss | |
| Hvítárfoss | |
| Innri-Fellsfoss | |
| Kæfufoss | |
| Króksfoss | |
| Kvernufoss | Height: 40 |
| Leirárfoss | |
| Ljósafoss | |
| Miðfoss | |
| Mögárfoss | |
| Neðstifoss | |
| Núpsárfoss | |
| Ófærufoss | |
| Ofærufoss | |
| Rauðárfoss | |
| Remundargilsfossi | |
| Rollutorfufoss | |
| Selfoss | |
| Selvaðsfoss | |
| Sigöldufoss | |
| Sigöldugljúfur | |
| Silfurfoss | |
| Skálabrekkufoss | Height: 43 |
| Skógafoss | Height: 60 |
| Slæðufoss | |
| Steinbogafoss | |
| Stjórnarfoss | |
| Systrafoss | |
| Tungnaárfellsfoss | |
| Uxafótafoss |
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What is the population of Vík í Mýrdal?
Vík í Mýrdal has a population of 639 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 122.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vík í Mýrdal?
Vík í Mýrdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.3 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.
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