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Weather & Climate in Ísafjörður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ísafjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 28.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0748°N, 23.1350°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ljosufjoll (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 134 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Ísafjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 27°F in March to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (2.2").