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Fuglafjørður, Faroe Islands

Eysturoy · Faroe Islands

Fuglafjørður is a small town in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 1,542. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

1,542 Population 113/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
112.0 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Fuglafjørður

Fuglafjørður

Fuglafjørður is a village on Eysturoy's east coast in the Faroe Islands. Its name means "fjord of birds".

People

Population1,542
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain112.0 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,542
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates62.2440°, -6.8140°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceEysturoy
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation112.0 inches (2,845 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fuglafjørður

Fuglafjørður is a small town in Faroe Islands (Eysturoy) with a population of 1,542. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.0 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Fuglafjørður

Fuglafjørður 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
Fuglafjørður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates62.2440°N, 6.8140°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.0"
195% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.84"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 12.1 in
February 38°F (3°C) 9.8 in Coldest
March 38°F (4°C) 11.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 8.1 in
May 44°F (7°C) 6.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 10.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 12.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 13.0 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 12.2 in

Fuglafjørður has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 38°F in February to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.0") and June the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Fuglafjørður

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oyndarfjarðar Skúli
Fuglafjarðar Skúli
Funningsfjarðar Skúli
Skúlin við Streymin
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Radio Stations near Fuglafjørður

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 Fuglafjørður

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

Libraries in Fuglafjørður

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasavn0.0
Býarbókasavnið0.0
Hvalvíkar Bókasavn0.0
Landsbókasavnið0.0

Cafes in Fuglafjørður

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hjallurin

Gas Stations in Fuglafjørður

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EFFO
Magn v. Streymin

Banks in Fuglafjørður

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Nordik
Betri Banki
Betri Banki

Breweries in Fuglafjørður

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
OY

Stadiums & Teams in Fuglafjørður

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Fuglafjørður

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Fuglafjørður

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fuglafjørður

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bønhúsið
Elduvíkar Kirkja
Fuglafjarðar Kirkja
Oyndarfjarðar kirkja
Siloa

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe
Postal Code
FO 530
Website
fuglafjordur.fo/
Twinned With
Aalborg, Aalborg Municipality, Húsavík, Ilulissat

🇫🇴 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 Fuglafjørður

What is the population of Fuglafjørður?

Fuglafjørður has a population of 1,542 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fuglafjørður?

Fuglafjørður has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.0 inches.

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