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Weather & Climate in Höfn, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Höfn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2,439.0 sq mi (6,317.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.2539°N, 15.2121°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 26, 1992 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1990 | 116 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.5 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 115 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.5 | 119 km | 0 km |
| May 5, 1994 | 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.4 | 115 km | 9 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 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 111 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 125 km | 4 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 117 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2014 | 107 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Aug 26, 2014 | 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1993 | 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 113 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 104 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 116 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.3 | 117 km | 6 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
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esjufjoll (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 73 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 82 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 103 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 115 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 118 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 146 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 177 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 194 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 5.2 in |
Höfn has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 32°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (2.8").