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Named for the fjord that rests next to it, Eskifjordur is a quaint village in the middle of the East fjords of Iceland. This little town has been shaped by the sea from the start, and as such, visitors will enjoy seeing all of the historical buildings and piers that can be found here. There is even a Maritime Museum where guests can go to learn more about the history of the area, and how it has progressed through the years. Some treats of the town include tasting the dried fish and shark that is a staple in the area. From Eskifjordur, travelers can journey to various other popular fjord towns in the area, and explore well-known attractions like the mountain of Sandfell or the rock collection gathered by a woman named Petra.
Language:
Icelandic, English
Currency:
Icelandic króna (ISK)
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 37 | 37 | 39 | 43 | 50 | 56 | 58 | 57 | 52 | 45 | 40 | 38 |
Low | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 31 | 29 |
Average | 33 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 46 | 40 | 35 | 33 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
High | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Low | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | -1 | -2 |
Average | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Inches | 6 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.7 |
Centimeters | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
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Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
Percent | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 80 |