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Rågeleje, Denmark

Capital Region · Denmark

Rågeleje is a small town in Capital Region, Denmark with a population of 739. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

739 Population 7/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Rågeleje

Rågeleje

Rågeleje is a former fishing village and popular tourist resort on the north coast of Zealand, midway between Gilleleje and Tisvildeleje, some 50 km north of Copenhagen, Denmark. As of 2025, it had a population of 702.

People

Population739
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population739
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates56.0981°, 12.1654°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceCapital Region
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (12 cm)

About Rågeleje

Rågeleje is a small town in Denmark (Capital Region) with a population of 739. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Rågeleje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below Denmark avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area113.9 sq mi (295.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates56.0981°N, 12.1654°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 6, 2012.

Aug 6, 2012 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M4.2 57 km
Oct 4, 1995 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden M3.9 67 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 103 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 60 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 44 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 63 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 61 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 57 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 75 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 16 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 77 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 125 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Rågeleje has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Rågeleje

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dagskolen Ternen
Gribskov Efterskole
Gilbjergskolen
Holte-Hus Efterskole
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Radio Stations near Rågeleje

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
POP FM DK 2000s, classic hits MP3 128 kbps
DR P2 (AAC) AAC 324 kbps
Danmarks Radio p2 MP3 128 kbps
DR P2 classical MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 danmarks radio, dr MP3 128 kbps
nordic lodge copenhagen MP3 128 kbps
POP FM 80er 1980s, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Höganäs Närradio (SE) 1950s, 1960s MP3 128 kbps
Mix FM Gribskov, Retro Nord MP3 160 kbps
Radio Humleborg big band, crooners MP3
Radio Soft - Københavns NR - Bispebjerg LR - Bella Chr MP3 128 kbps
World Music Radio MP3 160 kbps
Rockkanalen classic rock, pop rock AAC+ 128 kbps
Partyfm MP3 128 kbps
DR 6 Beat MP3 128 kbps
Danmarks Radio P3 classical music, intelligent MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Trekanten MP3 128 kbps
902 FM MP3 192 kbps
DR P5 Midt/Vest MP3 128 kbps
Radio Boost MP3 128 kbps
DR P5 Syd AAC 324 kbps
Retro Millennium MP3 192 kbps
DR P5 Østjylland MP3 128 kbps
Radio Panini club, community radio MP3 192 kbps
DR P5 Esbjerg MP3 128 kbps
Radio Helsingør FM MP3 192 kbps
Jazzkanalen MP3 192 kbps
DR P5 Fyn MP3 128 kbps
Radio Odsherred MP3
Radio Midtsjælland MP3
UMLANDO Radio MP3 192 kbps
X FM K MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fasanen Frederiksberg MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rågeleje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allerød Kunstforening
Else Klugs Cafemuseum
Esrum Abbey
Folkemuseet
Frederiksværk Brandværnsmuseum
Gillelejegruppen
Gribskov Arkiv
Krudt
Laugø Smedie
Munkeruphus
Nordsjællands folkemuseum
Rudolph Tegners Museum
Svovl- og salpetermagasinet
The Museum of National History
Trækulsbrænderiet

Libraries in Rågeleje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allerød Bibliotek0.0
BLIK - Græsted Bibliotek0.0
Fredensborg Bibliotek0.0
Frederiksværk bibliotek0.0
Helsinge Bibliotek0.0
Hillerød Bibliotek0.0
Skævinge Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Rågeleje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Martin Andersen Nexøs Square
Torup Marked
Torvet

Restaurants in Rågeleje

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Meson Canario
Restaurant Gårdhaven
Restaurant Søstjernen

Cafes in Rågeleje

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Havestuen
Rågeleje Strandcafe

Theme Parks in Rågeleje

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordic Park

Gas Stations in Rågeleje

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Breweries in Rågeleje

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Det Våde Får Mikrobryggeri
Ølsnedkeren
Ortus

Stadiums & Teams in Rågeleje

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rågeleje

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
CopenHill 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rågeleje

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Copenhagen Kastrup AirportCPHLarge Airport
Ängelholm-Helsingborg AirportAGHMedium Airport
Copenhagen Roskilde AirportRKEMedium Airport
Halmstad AirportHADMedium Airport
Anholt AirfieldSmall Airport
Annisse flyvepladsSmall Airport
Avedøre AirfieldSmall Airport
Frederikssund Nord Glider FieldSmall Airport
Frederikssund Syd FlyvepladsSmall Airport
FreerslevSmall Airport
Gilleleje AirstripSmall Airport
Gørløse Glider FieldSmall Airport
Grønholt Hillerød AirfieldSmall Airport
Hesselø AirstripSmall Airport
Höganäs AirfieldSmall Airport
Holbæk (Ny Hagested) AirfieldSmall Airport
Landskrona Enoch Thulins AirfieldSmall Airport
Ringsted AirfieldSmall Airport
Slaglille AirfieldSmall Airport
Sølager AirfiieldSmall Airport
Tølløse Flying Club Glider FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rågeleje

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kongens Ø Munkerup

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rågeleje

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Blistrup Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen

🇩🇰 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 Rågeleje

What is the population of Rågeleje?

Rågeleje has a population of 739 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 113.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rågeleje?

Rågeleje has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

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