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Weather & Climate in Eskifjörður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eskifjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0731°N, 14.0153°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 13, 2015 | 100 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.6 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.5 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 102 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 144 km | 9 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland | M3.8 | 116 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 | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fremrinamar (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 129 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 130 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 133 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 144 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 168 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 169 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 173 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 173 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| April | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in |
Eskifjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 27°F in March to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and June the driest (2.9").