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Weather & Climate in Akureyri, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akureyri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 52.5 sq mi (136.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.6835°N, 18.0878°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 21, 2020 | 27 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M6.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1990 | 116 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 115 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.5 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2014 | 114 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.4 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 111 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1994 | 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.4 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 117 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 139 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Theistareykir (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 45 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 62 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 72 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 82 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 94 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 119 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 120 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 133 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 146 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 172 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Akureyri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 27°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.2").