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Vopnafjörður, Iceland
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Vopnafjörður is a small town in East, Iceland with a population of 543. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vopnafjörður
Vopnafjörður is a village and municipality in Northeast Iceland, standing on a peninsula in the middle of a mountainous bay by the same name. The main industries of Vopnafjörður are fish processing, agriculture and tourism and other services.
People
Climate
| Population | 543 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.7566°, -14.8278° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | 🇮🇸 Iceland |
| State / Province | East |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.6 inches (954 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 22.8 inches (58 cm) |
About Vopnafjörður
Vopnafjörður is a small town in Iceland (East) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below Iceland avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.7566°N, 14.8278°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krafla (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 87 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 93 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 107 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 120 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 121 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 149 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Vopnafjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 28°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.1").
Schools in Vopnafjörður
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vopnafjarðarskóli | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Vopnafjörður
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Múlastofa |
Hotels in Vopnafjörður
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vopnafjörður
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vopnafjörður
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Vopnafjörður
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vopnafjörður
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Egilsstaðir Airport | EGS | Medium Airport |
| Vopnafjörður Airport | VPN | Medium Airport |
| Þórshöfn Airport | THO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vopnafjörður
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hvítasunnukirkjan Vopnafirði | |
| Vopnafjarðarkirkja |
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What is the population of Vopnafjörður?
Vopnafjörður has a population of 543 residents and is located in Iceland. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vopnafjörður?
Vopnafjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.6 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.