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Weather & Climate in Neskaupstaður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Neskaupstaður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.1482°N, 13.6837°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 4, 2014 | 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland | M3.8 | 132 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 | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fremrinamar (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 142 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 146 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 150 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 154 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 178 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 186 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 190 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.0 in |
Neskaupstaður has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 30°F in March to 47°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and June the driest (3.2").