Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland

Reykjavik

158Sunny Days/yr
44°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation119kElevation121 ft
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Long cold season, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Big daylight swing, with short winter days and long summer evenings. Snow is a real part of winter.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Reykjavik, Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland
Iceland
Latitude64.14°
Longitude-21.90°
Population119k
Altitude121 ft
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Province / Region Context

ReykjavíkurborgCapital and most populous city of Iceland

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.Wikipedia

Country: Iceland
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Nature Access

Nature & Park Feeds

Closest protected landscapes, reserves, and big park systems surfaced from the same nearby feeds used in compare.

Distances in km
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Cost of Living

Housing
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Climate

Sunshine
158
sunny days per year
43% of the year
Avg High Temp
44°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
83% warm season / 77% cool season
Comfort Score
43/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
21°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
62"
inches per year
Snowfall
33"
inches per year
Air Quality
31
Good AQI
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
62" of rain per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 83% · Winter 77% · Mar-Aug 74-84%
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Current Conditions

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