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Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland

South · Iceland

Vík í Mýrdal is a small town in South, Iceland with a population of 750. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

750 Population 6/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
66.3 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Reykjavik Timezone

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About Vík í Mýrdal

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

Population750
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain66.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population750
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates63.4194°, -19.0097°
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik
Country🇮🇸 Iceland
State / ProvinceSouth
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation66.3 inches (1,683 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.5 inches (75 cm)

About Vík í Mýrdal

Vík í Mýrdal is a small town in Iceland (South) with a population of 750. 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.

Vík í Mýrdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below Iceland avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates63.4194°N, 19.0097°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Reykjavik

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above Iceland avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on May 5, 2025.

Jun 21, 2000 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 106 km
Jun 17, 2000 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M6.5 95 km
May 29, 2008 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland M6.3 118 km
Jun 17, 2000 18 km E of Selfoss, Iceland M5.7 100 km
Sep 7, 2014 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.5 148 km
May 5, 1994 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 149 km
Aug 30, 2014 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.4 150 km
Jun 4, 1998 5 km W of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.4 129 km
Aug 24, 2014 113 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 148 km
Sep 11, 2014 107 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 148 km
Apr 21, 2024 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 143 km
Aug 27, 2014 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 132 km
Aug 27, 2014 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.3 139 km
Jan 30, 1991 47 km NNE of Hveragerði, Iceland M5.2 140 km
Jan 8, 2015 126 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 141 km
Oct 6, 2024 117 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 147 km
Apr 20, 2020 123 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland M5.1 146 km
Feb 22, 2025 115 km S of Akureyri, Iceland M5.1 149 km
Nov 13, 1998 10 km WNW of Þorlákshöfn, Iceland M5.1 138 km
Aug 25, 2014 125 km W of Höfn, Iceland M5.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Vík í Mýrdal

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Víkurskóli
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Radio Stations near Vík í Mýrdal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vík í Mýrdal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre

Hotels in Vík í Mýrdal

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edda Vík
Hótel Dyrhólaey
Hotel Katla
Hotel Kría
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Hotel Volcano
Vik Tröll Hotel

Restaurants in Vík í Mýrdal

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berg
Black Beach
Black Crust Pizzeria
Drangar
Halldórskaffi
Ice Cave Bistro
Ströndin Pub
Suður-Vík
The Soup Company
Wok On

Cafes in Vík í Mýrdal

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hótel Vík Café
Lava Cafe
Skool Beans

Clinics in Vík í Mýrdal

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heilsugæslan Vík í Mýrdal

Gas Stations in Vík í Mýrdal

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ÓB
Orkan
Vík Self-Service Station

Banks in Vík í Mýrdal

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arion-banki

Golf Courses in Vík í Mýrdal

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Víkurvöllur í Mýrdal

Airports Near Vík í Mýrdal

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Álftaver AirportSmall Airport
Skálavatn AirportSmall Airport
Skógasandur AirportSmall Airport
Vík AirportSmall Airport
Þórsmörk AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vík í Mýrdal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pósthús

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vík í Mýrdal

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Reyniskirkja
Skeiðflatarkirkja
Víkurkirkja

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Waterfalls
45
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Website
vik.is/is/

🇮🇸 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 Vík í Mýrdal

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Katla Subglacial 1,490 m 1918
Torfajokull Stratovolcano 1,280 m 1477

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 Vík í Mýrdal

What is the population of Vík í Mýrdal?

Vík í Mýrdal has a population of 750 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 6 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. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.3 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.

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