Hov, Faroe Islands

Suðuroy · Faroe Islands

Hov is a small town in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands with a population of 104. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

104 Population 13/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
98.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Hov

Hov

Hov is a village located on Suðuroy's east coast, in the Faroe Islands; it is frequently mentioned in the country's history.

People

Population104
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain98.8 in/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population104
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates61.5068°, -6.7599°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceSuðuroy
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation98.8 inches (2,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hov

Hov is a small town in Faroe Islands (Suðuroy) with a population of 104. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Hov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 98.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates61.5068°N, 6.7599°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.8"
160% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 10.7 in
February 39°F (4°C) 8.6 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 9.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 6.8 in
May 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in Driest
July 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in
August 51°F (10°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 9.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 11.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 11.5 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 10.8 in

Hov has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 39°F in February to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 98.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and June the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Hov

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miðnámsskulin - - - -
Hovs Skúli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hov

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM1 88,7 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hov

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bygdasavn
Húsið uttan Ánna
Pakkhús 18
Porkeris Bygdarsavn
Ruth Smith Savnið
Savnið Á Mýri
Tvøroyrar Bygda- og Sjóvinnusavn

Libraries in Hov

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vágs Býarbókasavn0.0

Breweries in Hov

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Biskupskelda

Airports Near Hov

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hov

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hovs kirkja

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Waterfalls
3
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Waterfalls Near Hov

3 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hov.

Name Description
Ærgifossur
Brestalafossur
Egriðafossur

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe

🇫🇴 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 Hov

What is the population of Hov?

Hov has a population of 104 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hov?

Hov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches.

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