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Weather & Climate in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vík í Mýrdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 122.6 sq mi (317.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4194°N, 19.0097°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 21, 2000 | 12 km ENE of Selfoss, Iceland | M6.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2000 | 25 km E of Selfoss, Iceland | M6.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 8 km N of Selfoss, Iceland | M6.3 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jun 17, 2000 | 18 km E of Selfoss, Iceland | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2014 | 110 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 1994 | 115 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.4 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 116 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.4 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jun 4, 1998 | 5 km W of Hveragerði, Iceland | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 113 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Sep 11, 2014 | 107 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 119 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 119 km W of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 125 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.3 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | 47 km NNE of Hveragerði, Iceland | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 126 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 117 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 123 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 115 km S of Akureyri, Iceland | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1998 | 10 km WNW of Þorlákshöfn, Iceland | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2014 | 125 km W of Höfn, Iceland | M5.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 75.0 m (246 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | ICELAND: CENTRAL-SOUTH | Meteorological | 75.0 m | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katla (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katla | Subglacial | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 1918 | 24 km |
| Eyjafjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,651 m (5,417 ft) | 2010 | 39 km |
| Torfajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,280 m (4,199 ft) | 1477 | 53 km |
| Tindfjallajokull | Stratovolcano | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Vestmannaeyjar | Submarine | 283 m (928 ft) | 1973 | 63 km |
| Hekla | Stratovolcano | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) | 2000 | 71 km |
| Grimsnes | Crater rows | 200 m (656 ft) | -3500 | 116 km |
| Hromundartindur | Stratovolcano | 550 m (1,804 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Oraefajokull | Stratovolcano | 2,010 m (6,594 ft) | 1728 | 136 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 138 km |
| Hengill | Crater rows | 803 m (2,635 ft) | 150 | 139 km |
| Brennisteinsfjoll | Crater rows | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 1341 | 148 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Prestahnukur | Subglacial | 1,385 m (4,544 ft) | -3350 | 153 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.0 in |
Vík í Mýrdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 31°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (4.2").