Iceland Weather

Iceland's Information

Land Area	100,250 km²
Water Area	2,750 km²
Total Area	103,000km² (#106)
Population	335,878 (#177)
Population Density	3.35/km²
Government Type	Parliamentary Republic
GDP (PPP)	$16.15 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$48,100
Currency	Krona (ISK)
Largest Cities	Reykjavik (118,918) View all cities in Iceland

Climate:
Iceland's mild climate stems from the Gulf Stream and the warm ocean currents from the Gulf of Mexico.

The weather is also affected by the East Greenland polar current curving south-eastwards round the north and east coasts.

The days are very short in mid-winter, and for two to three months in summer there is continuous daylight in Iceland; while early spring and late autumn enjoy a long twilight.

Average temperatures for winter remain around 35°F (1°C) for much of the island, with summer temperatures reaching the mid-50's (13°C).

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This page was last updated on July 10, 2020.

Iceland Trivia

How has Iceland managed to test so many people for COVID-19?

The National University Hospital of Iceland and deCODE Genetics have developed a test program to curb the spread of the virus. Iceland's small population and the fact that even asymptomatic cases are tested has helped the country keep COVID-19 under control.

How Has Iceland Managed To Test So Many People For COVID-19?

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