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Hirtshals, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Hirtshals is a small city in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 5,532. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

5,532 Population 15/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Hirtshals

Hirtshals

Hirtshals is a town and seaport on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy at the top of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, Europe. It is located in Hjørring municipality in Region Nordjylland. The town of Hirtshals has a population of 5,347. Located on the Skagerrak, it is especially known for its fishing and ferry harbours.

People

Population5,532
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population5,532
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates57.5881°, 9.9592°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (706 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Hirtshals

Hirtshals is a small city in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 5,532. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 27.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Hirtshals 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 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below Denmark avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area375.9 sq mi (973.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates57.5881°N, 9.9592°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 29, 2015.

May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 109 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 118 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 39 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 140 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 87 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 116 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 93 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 108 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 25 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 96 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 37 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 28 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in

Hirtshals has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hirtshals

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tornby Skole
SkoleCenter Hirtshals
Horne Efterskole
Horne-Asdal Skole
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Radio Stations near Hirtshals

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Limfjord MP3 128 kbps
Skaga FM MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Hirtshals

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bindslev Gamle Elværk
Børglum Kloster
Bunkermuseum
Feriebolig Anno 1949
Handværkernes Hus
Hirtshals Museum
Løkken Museum
Løkken Redningshus
Martinus' Barndomshjem
Stensamling
Vendsyssel Historiske Museum
Vendsyssel Kunstmuseum
Vennebjerg Mølle
Victor Petersens J F Willumsen Samling

Libraries in Hirtshals

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hirtshals Bibliotek0.0
Hjørring Bibliotekerne0.0
Sindal Bibliotek0.0
Vrå Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hirtshals

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Fyrklit
Hotel Hirtshals
Hotel Skaga
Motel Nordsøen
Munch's Hotel
Strandlyst

Restaurants in Hirtshals

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fiskekrogen
Hirtshals Kro
Lilleheden
normann's
Restaurant Abstrakt
Restaurant Munch
Ristorante Il Mulino

Cafes in Hirtshals

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bawærk
Cafe Krymmel
Café Møller
Hirtshals Idrætscenter
Jasmin
Lyngcaféen
Nordsøen Oceanarium Seafood
Ocean Café
Sæl Café, Nordsøcentret
Shang Hai Grill & Steffs Cafeteria Hirtshals

Theme Parks in Hirtshals

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hirtshals Fun-Park

Train Stations in Hirtshals

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hirtshals
Tornby

Gas Stations in Hirtshals

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonus
Circle K
DK #3400078304
DK #635565425
F24
Go'on
Ingo
OK

Banks in Hirtshals

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jyske Bank
Sparekassen Danmark

Golf Courses in Hirtshals

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hirtshals Golfklub

Breweries in Hirtshals

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Løkken Bryghus Ølbar
Vendia
Vrå Bryggeri & Bryghus
Vraa Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Hirtshals

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hirtshals

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Sindal AirportCNLMedium Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Sæby (Ottestrup) AirfieldSmall Airport
Vesthimmerland AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hirtshals

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asdal Kirke
Den Svenske Sømandskirke
Emmersbæk Kirke
Hirtshals Kirke
Horne Kirke
Tornby Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Website
hjoerring.dk/
Twinned With
Grindavíkurbær, Lysekil Municipality

🇩🇰 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 Hirtshals

What is the population of Hirtshals?

Hirtshals has a population of 5,532 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 375.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hirtshals?

Hirtshals 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 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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