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Assens, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Assens is a small town in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 1,422. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

1,422 Population 3/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Assens

Assens

Assens is a town with a population of 5,952 on the west coast of the island of Funen on the eastern side of the Little Belt in central Denmark. By road, Assens is located 41.2 kilometres (25.6 mi) southwest of Odense, 34 kilometres (21 mi) northwest of Faaborg, and 33.34 kilometres (20.72 mi) southeast of Middelfart. Assens is the municipal seat of Assens Municipality in Region of Southern Denmark. It was the birthplace of sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau who married the well-known portraitist Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann; both artists' works are exhibited at the local art museum, Vestfyns Kunstmuseum.

People

Population1,422
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population1,422
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates56.6760°, 10.0624°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Assens

Assens is a small town in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 1,422. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Assens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below Denmark avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area436.2 sq mi (1,129.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates56.6760°N, 10.0624°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2012.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 122 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 138 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 133 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 80 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 46 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 92 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 103 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 89 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 86 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 127 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 90 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 121 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 146 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 121 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 115 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Assens has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Assens

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vindblæs Friskole
Assens Skole
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Radio Stations near Assens

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DR P4 Nordjylland (AAC) regional radio AAC 324 kbps
DR P4 Nordjylland MP3 128 kbps
go!FM pop rock MP3 256 kbps
ANR AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio ABC pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Ost FM MP3 160 kbps
Radio Alfa Silkeborg MP3 192 kbps
DRR MP3 256 kbps
Midtfjord Radio / Radio Nibenitten MP3 128 kbps
Lumi Radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Assens

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bælum Mølle
Det Røde Hus
Frilandsgården
Gaia Museum Outsider Art
Hadsund Egns og Møllehistorisk Samling
Hadsund Egnssamling
Håndværkermuseet i Randers
Havnø Mølle
Lille Vildmosecentret
Mariager Museum
Mariager Saltcenter
Memphis Mansion
Miniseum
Møllehistorisk Samling
Museum Østjylland
Museum Rebild
Remisen
Remisen Dokkedal

Libraries in Assens

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arden Bibliotek0.0
Hadsund Bibliotek0.0
Havndal Egnsarkiv0.0
Mariager Bibliotek0.0
Randers Bibliotek0.0
Rebild Bibliotekerne - Støvring Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Assens

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aamølle Gæstgiveri

Restaurants in Assens

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ORkidee Dania

Gas Stations in Assens

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Assens

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hadsund Bryghus
Mjólnír

Stadiums & Teams in Assens

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Assens

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Aarhus AirportAARLarge Airport
Bjedstrup AirstripSmall Airport
Brædstrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Christianshede AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsesminde AirfieldSmall Airport
Emmelev FlyvepladsSmall Airport
Estruplund AirfieldSmall Airport
Grønbæk AirfieldSmall Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Randers AirfieldSmall Airport
Sæby (Ottestrup) AirfieldSmall Airport
Skalmstrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Solbjerg AirfieldSmall Airport
True GliderfieldSmall Airport
Tunø AirstripSmall Airport
Vesthimmerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Viborg AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Assens

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assens Kirke
Enslev Kirke
Falslev Kirke
Kastbjerg Kirke
Sem Kirke
Vive Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen

🇩🇰 About Denmark

Capital Copenhagen
Population 5,797,446
Area 43,094 km²
GDP (USD) $404,651,706,118
GDP per capita $68,044
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 81.9 years
Internet users 98.8%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish
Calling code +45
TLD .dk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Denmark

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nytårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Påskedag
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi Himmelfartsdag
May 15 Bank closing day Banklukkedag
May 24 Pentecost Pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Pinsedag
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlovsdag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Juleaftensdag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juledag / 1. juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. juledag
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nytårsaftensdag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Assens

What is the population of Assens?

Assens has a population of 1,422 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 436.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Assens?

Assens has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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