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Argir, Faroe Islands

Streymoy · Faroe Islands

Argir is a small town in Streymoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 2,504. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,504 Population 55/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
105.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Argir

Argir

Argir is a village in the Faroe Islands.

People

Population2,504
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain105.4 in/yr
Sunny Days145/yr
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Population2,504
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Coordinates61.9960°, -6.7715°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceStreymoy
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation105.4 inches (2,677 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Argir

Argir is a small town in Faroe Islands (Streymoy) with a population of 2,504. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Argir

Argir has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (11.2°C), the coldest is Feb (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1403 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.2° 162.9
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6° 130.4
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 2° / 6.4° 131.8
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F 3.3° / 7.6° 96.4
May 7.1°C / 45°F 4.9° / 9.3° 68.0
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 7.2° / 11.3° 63.8
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 9° / 12.8° 72.0
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 9.2° / 13.2° 91.2
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F 8° / 11.8° 127.2
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.5° 148.3
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.7° / 7.6° 156.7
Dec 4.3°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.4° 154.5
Argir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days145 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area45.2 sq mi (117.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates61.9960°N, 6.7715°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.4"
177% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.65"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 11.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 9.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 10.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 7.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 4.7 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 9.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 11.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 12.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 11.7 in

Argir has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 38°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 105.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.3") and June the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Argir

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Argja skúli - - - -
Skúlin á Argjahamri - - - -
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Radio Stations near Argir

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM1 88,7 - MP3 128 kbps
Rás 2 faroe islands, rás 2 MP3
KVF2 - MP3 192 kbps
KVF - Tingvarp - MP3 96 kbps
60 north radio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Argir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bátasavn
Blásastova
Bygdarsavnið
Bygdasavnið Forni
Faroese National Heritage
Former Whaling Station
Hoyvíksgarður
Kirkjbøargarður
Listasavnið á Sandi
Museum of North Islands
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
Tjóðsavnið

Libraries in Argir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasavn0.0
Býarbókasavnið0.0
Landsbókasavnið0.0
Sandoyar Bókasavn0.0
Sands Bókasavn0.0

Monuments in Argir

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Independence

Gas Stations in Argir

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Effo

Golf Courses in Argir

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tórshavnar Golffelag

Breweries in Argir

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Okkara
OY

Stadiums & Teams in Argir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argir

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Argir

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argir

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Argja Kirkja
Saint Olav's Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe

🇫🇴 About Faroe Islands

Capital Torshavn
Population 48,497
Area 1,399 km²
GDP (USD) $3,943,131,022
GDP per capita $72,465
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Urban population 39.2%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish, Faroese
Calling code +298
TLD .fo
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nýggjársdagur
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skírhósdagur
Apr 3 Good Friday Langifríggjadagur
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Páskadagur
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Páskadagur
Apr 25 National Flag Day Flaggdagur
May 1 General Prayer Day Dýri biðidagur
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmalsferðar dagur
May 24 Pentecost Hvítasunnudagur
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Hvítasunnudagur
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlógardagur Danmarkar
Jul 28 Saint Olav's Eve Ólavsøkuaftan
Jul 29 Saint Olav's Day Ólavsøkudagur
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jólaaftanskvøld
Dec 25 Christmas Day Jóladagur
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. Jóladagur
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nýggjársaftan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argir

What is the population of Argir?

Argir has a population of 2,504 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 45.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argir?

Argir has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.4 inches.

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