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Kunoy, Faroe Islands

Norðoyar · Faroe Islands

Kunoy is a small town in Norðoyar, Faroe Islands with a population of 70. Elevation: 1,175 ft (358 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

70 Population 5/sq mi density
1,175 ft Elevation 358 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
113.8 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Kunoy

Kunoy

Kunoy is an island located in the north-east of the Faroe Islands between Kalsoy to the west and Borðoy to the east.

People

Population70
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain113.8 in/yr
Sunny Days131/yr
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Population70
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Coordinates62.3039°, -6.6475°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceNorðoyar
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation113.8 inches (2,890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kunoy

Kunoy is a small town in Faroe Islands (Norðoyar) with a population of 70. The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.8 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Kunoy

Kunoy 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
Kunoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days131 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates62.3039°N, 6.6475°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.8"
199% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.19"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.92"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 10.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 11.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 8.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 6.2 in
June 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
August 51°F (11°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 10.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 12.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 13.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 12.5 in

Kunoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 113.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.2") and June the driest (4.9").

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Schools in Kunoy

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skúlin á Fossánesi
Haraldssunds Skúli
Húsa Skúli
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Radio Stations near Kunoy

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 Kunoy

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bátasavn
Blásastova
Bygdasavnið Forni
Depilsgarðurin
Museum of North Islands
Norðoya Motorsavn

Libraries in Kunoy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasavn0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Kunoy

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kunoy

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Kunoy

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kunoy

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hermon
Húsar Kirkja
Hvannasunds kirkja
Kunoyar kirkja
Mikladals kirkja

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 Kunoy

What is the population of Kunoy?

Kunoy has a population of 70 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kunoy?

Kunoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.8 inches.

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