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Weather & Climate in Egilsstaðir, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Egilsstaðir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.2669°N, 14.3949°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 5, 2014 | 108 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2015 | 112 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 100 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.6 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.5 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Aug 26, 2014 | 103 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 102 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1996 | 85 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M3.6 | 147 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 | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fremrinamar (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 107 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 115 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 119 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 126 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 142 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 163 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 167 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 170 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 172 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Egilsstaðir has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 28°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (1.4").