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Weather & Climate in Dalvík, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalvík has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 48°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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 59.9 sq mi (155.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.9702°N, 18.5286°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 111 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.4 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 28 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 56 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 114 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 115 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 53 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 45 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2018 | 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 27 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.7 | 36 km | 10 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Theistareykir (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 64 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 74 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 87 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 105 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 132 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 136 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 156 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 171 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 182 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Dalvík has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 25°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.4").