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Weather & Climate in Norðurþing, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Norðurþing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1,440.9 sq mi (3,732.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0415°N, 17.3383°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 111 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2014 | 114 km S of Laugar, Iceland | M5.4 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 112 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 28 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 56 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 53 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 45 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 113 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M4.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 27 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.7 | 53 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 | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Theistareykir (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 25 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 31 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 46 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 76 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 115 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 157 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 158 km |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 172 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Norðurþing has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 30°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (1.2").