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Weather & Climate in Sauðárkrókur, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sauðárkrókur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 70.7 sq mi (183.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.7461°N, 19.6394°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 89 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km N of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1992 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1996 | 103 km SSE of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 20 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 42 km NNW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2020 | 15 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2012 | 28 km NNE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 56 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 115 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 117 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 53 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2012 | 7 km NW of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 45 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1997 | 27 km NE of Siglufjörður, Iceland | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 58 km NNW of Nor?ur?ing, Iceland | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Langjokull (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Langjokull | Subglacial | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 950 | 100 km |
| Hofsjokull | Subglacial | 1,765 m (5,791 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 113 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 130 km |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 133 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 138 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 142 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 154 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
| Ljosufjoll | Fissure vent(s) | 1,063 m (3,488 ft) | 960 | 162 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 184 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 185 km |
| Helgrindur | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 986 m (3,235 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
Sauðárkrókur has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 29°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (1.0").