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Capital and most populous city of Iceland

Reykjavik

151Sunny Days/yr
44°FAvg High Temp
View on Map· Pop. 119k· Elev. 121 ftWikipedia

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

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Current Conditions

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Cost of Living

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Climate

Sunshine
151
sunny days per year
41% of the year
Avg High Temp
44°F
annual average
Humidity
80%
relative humidity
Comfort Score
32/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
21°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
62"
inches per year
Snowfall
33"
inches per year
Air Quality
31
Good AQI
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Demographics

Population119k
Altitude121 ftabove sea level

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