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Weather & Climate in Vopnafjörður, Iceland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vopnafjörður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 82.6 sq mi (213.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.7566°N, 14.8278°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 2, 2013 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 52 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2014 | 82 km SSE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.5 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 41 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 50 km NNE of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 44 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 46 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2005 | 33 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 41 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.3 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 41 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 102 km WNW of Höfn, Iceland | M4.2 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 35 km N of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 29 km NNE of Norðurþing, Iceland | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 69 km SE of Laugar, Iceland | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1998 | 95 km NW of Höfn, Iceland | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1997 | 4 km E of Akureyri, Iceland | M3.0 | 145 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 | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Krafla (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Krafla | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | 1984 | 87 km |
| Fremrinamar | Stratovolcano | 970 m (3,182 ft) | -1200 | 93 km |
| Theistareykir | Shield | 540 m (1,772 ft) | -900 | 107 km |
| Tjornes Fracture Zone | Submarine | -75 m (-246 ft) | 1868 | 120 km |
| Askja | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1961 | 121 km |
| Kverkfjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,930 m (6,332 ft) | 1968 | 149 km |
| Bardarbunga | Stratovolcano | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | 2015 | 177 km |
| Tungnafellsjokull | Stratovolcano | 1,523 m (4,997 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Esjufjoll | Stratovolcano | 1,620 m (5,315 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Grimsvotn | Caldera | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 2011 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Vopnafjörður has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 28°F in February to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.1").