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Keflavík

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Updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Keflavík?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel to Iceland, including Keflavík, is generally safe; standard precautions such as monitoring weather and road conditions are advised.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Low crime rates
  • Harsh weather and rapidly changing conditions
  • Potentially icy or slippery roads in winter
  • Remote location requiring self‑sufficiency

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Keflavík month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Keflavík are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 11–13°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 13°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and October the wettest (about 143 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.6-1.41261.6
February3.1-0.81283.5
March3.8-0.21096.0
April6.52.21127.5
May8.94.71139.4
June11.07.2899.4
July13.09.2839.3
August12.99.11028.9
September10.36.81406.5
October7.24.01434.2
November4.81.51122.2
December3.1-0.31220.7

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What is being reported around Keflavík

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People and places shaping Keflavík

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Keflavík

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 2006

    personnel were withdrawn in 2006.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Keflavík has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Birgir Þórarinsson (born 1965)

    politician and Member of the Althing

  • Birna Arnbjörnsdóttir (born 1952)

    linguist

  • Helgi Skúlason (1933-1996)

    actor and stage director

  • Jón Kalman Stefánsson (born 1963)

    author

  • Julius Fridriksson (living)

    Icelandic-American academic and scientist

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Keflavík yet.

Local business and employers

  • Bluebird Nordic

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Keflavík. Airline.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Keflavík at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • St. John Paul II Church

    Wikidata places this site in Keflavík. Church in Keflavík, Iceland.

  • Andrews Theater

    Wikidata places this site in Keflavík. Former cinema in Keflavík, Iceland.

  • Keflavíkurvöllur

    Wikidata places this site in Keflavík. Multi-use stadium in Iceland.

  • Grófin

    Wikidata places this site in Keflavík. Marina in Keflavík, Iceland.

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Keflavík, in brief

Keflavík is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Keflavík took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Keflavík

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Keflavík

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Keflavík

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Keflavík

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Keflavík

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08 · Questions

Questions about Keflavík

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Keflavík

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Keflavík located and what are its coordinates?

Keflavík is situated in Iceland at geographic coordinates 64.0049, -22.5624 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Keflavík?

Keflavík has a recorded population of approximately 15,930 and observes the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (ISK).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Keflavík?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Keflavík include is, en, de, da, sv, no, and the circulating currency is ISK.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Keflavík?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Keflavík, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.