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Dalvík
City in Dalvíkurbyggð, Iceland
Overview
Dalvík is a tranquil fishing village on Iceland's north coast, famed for whale watching, spectacular mountain scenery, and friendly locals. Home to under 1,500 people, the town offers both rich outdoor experiences and authentic Icelandic culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Dalvíkurbyggð
Population
1,404
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
65.97°, -18.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
90
English
95
Temperature
1.6°C
Summer Avg
7.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.8°C
Record High
19.6°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1332 mm
Internet Speed
408 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
SIJ
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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