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Weather & Climate in Hvammstangi, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hvammstangi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.3971°N, 20.9435°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | 47 km NNE of Hveragerði, Iceland | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 5 km SSW of Mosfellsbær, Iceland | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 26 km ENE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2022 | 14 km NNW of Hveragerði, Iceland | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 22 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Seltjarnarnes, Iceland | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 19 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 71 km ENE of Borgarnes, Iceland | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1997 | 19 km ENE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 17 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 30 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 16 km ENE of Akranes, Iceland | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 27 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 2 km SW of Seltjarnarnes, Iceland | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Langjokull (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 84 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 91 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 92 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 148 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 150 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 168 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 169 km |
| Krysuvik | Crater rows | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1340 | 177 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 180 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 182 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Hvammstangi has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 26°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").