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Kvívík, Faroe Islands

Streymoy · Faroe Islands

Kvívík is a small town in Streymoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 608. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

608 Population 30/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
109.7 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Kvívík

Kvívík

Kvívík is a village and municipality on the west coast of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands.

People

Population608
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain109.7 in/yr
Sunny Days137/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Population608
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Coordinates62.1173°, -7.0747°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceStreymoy
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation109.7 inches (2,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kvívík

Kvívík is a small town in Faroe Islands (Streymoy) with a population of 608. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 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 109.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Kvívík

Kvívík 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
Kvívík 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 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates62.1173°N, 7.0747°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.7"
189% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.80"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 9.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 11.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 7.8 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 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 10.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 12.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 12.6 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 11.9 in

Kvívík has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 37°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 109.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and June the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Kvívík

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvívíkar Skúli
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Radio Stations near Kvívík

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM1 88,7 MP3 128 kbps
Rás 2 faroe islands, rás 2 MP3
KVF2 MP3 192 kbps
60 north radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Kvívík

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bygdarsavnið
Dúvugarðar
Former Whaling Station
Kálvalíð
Látrið
The SagaMuseum
Vestmanna Bygdarsavn

Libraries in Kvívík

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hvalvíkar Bókasavn0.0
Vestmanna Bókasavn0.0

Restaurants in Kvívík

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JOEpizza

Cafes in Kvívík

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Á Kletti

Dentists in Kvívík

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannstovan

Veterinaries in Kvívík

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Djóravistin

Breweries in Kvívík

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Krambúðin
Okkara

Airports Near Kvívík

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kvívík

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hvalvíkar kirkja
Kvívíkar kirkja

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kvívík

What is the population of Kvívík?

Kvívík has a population of 608 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kvívík?

Kvívík 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 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.7 inches.

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