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Weather & Climate in Reyðarfjörður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reyðarfjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 34.3°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.0316°N, 14.2183°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 5, 2014 | 108 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2015 | 112 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.7 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 109 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.7 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 100 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.6 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.5 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Aug 26, 2014 | 103 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 102 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 134 km | 9 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland | M3.8 | 106 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: Askja (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 120 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 122 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 122 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 139 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 159 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 162 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 162 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 163 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in |
Reyðarfjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 26°F in March to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (2.6").