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Frederikshavn, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Frederikshavn is a small city in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 22,672. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,672 Population 4,318/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a Danish town in Frederikshavn municipality, Region Nordjylland, on the northeast coast on the North Jutlandic Island in northern Denmark. Its name translates to "Frederik's harbor". It was originally named Fladstrand.

People

Population22,672
Density4,318/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population22,672
Population Density4,318 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates57.4407°, 10.5366°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (646 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.2 inches (8 cm)

About Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn is a small city in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 22,672. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Climate in Frederikshavn

Frederikshavn has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 925 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.2°C / 38°F -1.1° / 7.7° 76.5
Feb 3.3°C / 38°F -1° / 7.7° 84.3
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 0.1° / 8.6° 91.8
Apr 6.9°C / 44°F 1.3° / 13.4° 48.8
May 11.1°C / 52°F 5.7° / 17.7° 61.7
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.6° / 22° 50.0
Jul 17°C / 63°F 13° / 22.7° 96.5
Aug 17.5°C / 64°F 13.8° / 22° 69.1
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 10.8° / 20.1° 84.0
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 6.9° / 15.7° 92.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 0.9° / 12.2° 83.6
Dec 4°C / 39°F -0.4° / 8.5° 86.5
Frederikshavn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below Denmark avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density4,318/sq mi
Coordinates57.4407°N, 10.5366°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 29, 2015.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 130 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 136 km
May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 74 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 91 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 63 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 118 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 77 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 150 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 127 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 148 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 77 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 121 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 143 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 117 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 55 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 146 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 108 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 32 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 123 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 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 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Frederikshavn has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Frederikshavn

Institution Type Founded Website
EUC Nord College - ,
EUC Nord College - ,
Martec College - ,
MARTEC Fiskerihavnsgade College - Visit →
MARTEC Kragholmen College - Visit →

Schools in Frederikshavn

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Frydenstrandskolen, afd. Abildvej - - - -
Privatskolen - - - -
Frydenstrandskolen, afd. Buhlsvej - - - -
Gærum Skole - - - -
Nordstjerneskolen - - - -
Frederikshavn Gymnasium og HF-Kursus - - - -
Bangsbostrand Skole - - - -
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Museums in Frederikshavn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangsbo Museum
Bunkermuseet
Herregårdsmuseet Sæbygård
Kystmuseet Bangsbo Fort - Bunker Museum
Landskabs- og Landbrugsmuseet i Mosbjerg
Redningshuset
Sæby Museum
Sognefogedgården
Voergaard Castle

Libraries in Frederikshavn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålbæk Bibliotek0.0
Frederikshavn Bibliotek0.0
Sæby Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Frederikshavn

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BB-Hotel Frederikshavn Turisthotellet
Frederikshavn Sømandshjem
Herman Bang
Hotel Herman Bang
Hotel Jutlandia
Lisboa
Park Hotel
Quality Hotel The Reef

Restaurants in Frederikshavn

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bai Sheng Restaurant
Bone's Fredrikshavn
Empire
Frida by betina
Jerry's Restaurant og Bryghus
Moby Dick
Møllehuset
Palmestrandens Ishus
Pennas Restaurant
Restaurant NerD
Restaurant Rødder
Restaurant Sæson
Restaurant Smørgåsen
Restaurant sted1
Restaurant Valentino

Cafes in Frederikshavn

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2 Takt- Café og Brasserie
Bingohallens cafeteria
Blue Burger Café
Café Feen
Cafe Hyggestunden
California
Empire Cafe
Everllence
Farmors Cafe
Fiskebaren café og spisehus
Kaffe Station
Kastanjegården
MadBaren no 13

Theatres in Frederikshavn

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Det Musiske Hus

Theme Parks in Frederikshavn

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FunHouse

Clinics in Frederikshavn

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ro & Velvære ApS

Dentists in Frederikshavn

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Specialtandlæge Allan Derry

Train Stations in Frederikshavn

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frederikshavn

Bus Stations in Frederikshavn

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frederikshavn St.

Gas Stations in Frederikshavn

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonus
Bonus
Circle K
Circle K Danmarksgade, Frederikshavn
Circle K Truckanlæg Frederikshavn
CNG Frederikshavn
F24
INGO
Ingo
Ingo
OIL! tank & go Frederikshavn Nord
OIL! tank & go Frederikshavn Vest
OK
OK Plus
Q8
Shell

Banks in Frederikshavn

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparekassen Vendsyssel

Gyms in Frederikshavn

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PureGym Frederikshavn

Breweries in Frederikshavn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bangsbo Brewing Company
Frederikshavn Bryghus
Sæby Bryghus

Airports Near Frederikshavn

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Sindal AirportCNLMedium Airport
Hundelev Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Læsø AirportBYRSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying Club-Small Airport
Sæby (Ottestrup) Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Frederikshavn

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abildgård Kirke
Bangsbostrand Kirke
Flade Kirke
Fladstrand Kirke
Frederikshavn Kirke
Frederikshavn Metodistkirke
Frederikshavns Baptistkirke
Gærum Kirke
Hånbæk Kirke
Helligåndskirken
Hirsholmene Kirke
Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige

Explore Near Frederikshavn

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Area
13.6 km² (5.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9900
Website
frederikshavn.dk/
Twinned With
Bremerhaven, Rovaniemi

🇩🇰 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 Frederikshavn

What is the population of Frederikshavn?

Frederikshavn has a population of 22,672 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 4,318 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Frederikshavn?

Frederikshavn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°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 25.4 inches, with 3.2 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Elling 1,168 pop · 3.3 mi Strandby 2,518 pop · 3.8 mi Sæby 8,838 pop · 7.5 mi Ålbæk 1,437 pop · 11.6 mi Sindal 3,095 pop · 12.6 mi Nørre Bindslev 1,031 pop · 14.4 mi Tårs 1,873 pop · 16.1 mi Skagen 7,571 pop · 19.4 mi Hjørring 25,644 pop · 20.7 mi Dronninglund 3,487 pop · 21.4 mi Vrå 2,509 pop · 22.9 mi Hirtshals 5,532 pop · 23.7 mi Hjallerup 4,235 pop · 24.0 mi Brønderslev 12,549 pop · 25.1 mi
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