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Birkelse, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Birkelse is a small town in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 645. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

645 Population 1/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Birkelse

Birkelse

Birkelse is a village in North Jutland, Denmark. It is located in Jammerbugt Municipality. The town has nearly grown together with the nearby village of Ryå.

People

Population645
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population645
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates57.1500°, 9.6860°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)

About Birkelse

Birkelse is a small town in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 645. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Climate in Birkelse

Birkelse has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 642 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.3°C / 34°F -1.1° / 3.7° 50.8
Feb 1.3°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.9° 37.0
Mar 3.2°C / 38°F 0.1° / 6.2° 35.9
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.2° / 11.5° 33.1
May 11.1°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.6° 46.1
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.7° / 19° 64.4
Jul 16.9°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.2° 61.7
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21° 73.5
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 9.8° / 16.9° 66.4
Oct 9.1°C / 48°F 6° / 12.2° 68.2
Nov 5°C / 41°F 2.6° / 7.4° 55.1
Dec 2.2°C / 36°F 0° / 4.5° 49.8
Birkelse 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 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below Denmark avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area521.9 sq mi (1,351.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates57.1500°N, 9.6860°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 136 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 129 km
Oct 21, 2001 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.5 136 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 23 km
Jul 8, 1998 43 km W of Harboøre, Denmark M3.3 145 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 102 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 132 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 145 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 143 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 135 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 130 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 75 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 141 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 114 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 148 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 148 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 82 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 65 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) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Birkelse has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Birkelse

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ANR AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Limfjord MP3 128 kbps
Midtfjord Radio / Radio Nibenitten MP3 128 kbps
Lumi Radio MP3 192 kbps
Skaga FM MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Birkelse

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aalborg Forsvars- og Garnisonsmuseum
Aalborg Historical Museum
BM-Volvo Samlingen
Børglum Kloster
Danmarks mindste museum der aldrig har åben
Egnssamlingen
Franciscan Monastery Museum
Godthaab Hammerværk
Halkær Mølle
Halkær Mølle Naturcenter
Kunsten
Lindholm Høje Museet
Løkken Museum
Løkken Redningshus
Maritime Experience Centre
Museum for Papirkunst
Øster Han Herred Egnssamling
Pibemagerhuset
Raschgaarden
Utzon Center
Vandteknisk Museum
Vildmoseporten

Libraries in Birkelse

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aabybro Bibliotek0.0
Aalborg Universitetsbibliotek0.0
Center for Dansk Jazzhistorie0.0
Hasseris Bibliotek0.0
Hovedbiblioteket0.0
Nørresundby Bibliotek0.0
Svenstrup Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Birkelse

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grønttorvet

Hotels in Birkelse

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkelse Hotel & Kro
Skovsgård Hotel

Cafes in Birkelse

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birkelsehallens Cafeteria
Skovsgård Hotel

Breweries in Birkelse

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Egholm Bryghus
Hjort Beer House
Løkken Bryghus Ølbar
Nibe Bryghus
Søgaards Bryghus
Y Not Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Birkelse

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Birkelse

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Sindal AirportCNLMedium Airport
Skive AirportSQWMedium Airport
Estruplund AirfieldSmall Airport
Fur AirstripSmall Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Randers AirfieldSmall Airport
Sæby (Ottestrup) AirfieldSmall Airport
Skalmstrup AirfieldSmall Airport
Vesthimmerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Viborg AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Birkelse

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fønix
Rusmiddelafsnittet

Churches & Religious Organizations in Birkelse

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Langeslund Kirke
Vedsted 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 Birkelse

What is the population of Birkelse?

Birkelse has a population of 645 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 521.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Birkelse?

Birkelse 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 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

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