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Ranum, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Ranum is a small town in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 929. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

929 Population 3/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Ranum

Ranum

Ranum is a town in the former municipality of Løgstør and Vesthimmerland Municipality in Denmark. It is the fifth largest town in Vesthimmerland Municipality and is situated approximately 3 km from the inlet Limfjorden and 1 hour from the two major cities Aalborg and Viborg. Ranum has a population of 950.

People

Population929
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population929
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates56.8973°, 9.2287°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (736 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (17 cm)

About Ranum

Ranum is a small town in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 929. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Ranum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below Denmark avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area379.1 sq mi (981.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates56.8973°N, 9.2287°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 105 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 144 km
Oct 21, 2001 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.5 103 km
May 18, 1992 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.3 123 km
Jul 8, 1998 43 km W of Harboøre, Denmark M3.3 110 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 51 km
Jul 21, 2007 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.2 126 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 101 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 147 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 142 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 145 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 110 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 117 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 146 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 121 km
Jan 12, 1992 72 km S of Mandal, Norway M2.6 133 km
Jan 24, 2008 North Sea M2.6 146 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Ranum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Ranum

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tamu-center Vitskøl
Vilsted Friskole
Overlade Friskole
Ranum Skole & LBO
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Radio Stations near Ranum

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Always Elvis Radio 1950s, 50's MP3 192 kbps
Limfjord Mix MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nord MP3 256 kbps
Radio Alfa Viborg MP3 192 kbps
Radio Viborg local news, pop music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Stinesen 00's, 80's MP3
Radio Alfa Skive MP3 192 kbps
Always Elvis Radio MP3 128 kbps
Always Elvis Radio MP3 128 kbps
Midtfjord Radio / Radio Nibenitten MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ranum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aggersborg Udstilling
Bryggeri- & egns-museum
Fur Museum
Gammel Havn Museum
Herregården Hessel
Jenle
Johan Skjoldborgs hus
Johannes V. Jensen & Thit Jensen Museet
Klim Kalkovn
Limfjordsmuseet
Museum For Mænd
Øster Han Herred Egnssamling
Østergaard
Publikumscenter Vejlerne
Stenaldercenter Ertebølle
Sundsøre Pakhus
Udstilling Livø - før og nu

Libraries in Ranum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Farsø Bibliotek0.0
Løgstør Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Ranum

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Næsbydale Badehotel

Restaurants in Ranum

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasseri Rønbjerg
Trend Kro

Cafes in Ranum

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Bølgen Blå
Café Kærbo
Cafe Skovhuset
Glenholm Vingård Cafe
Kjøgemester & Oldfrue
Troldebakken Café

Gas Stations in Ranum

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Ranum

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base KarupKRPMedium Airport
Skive AirportSQWMedium Airport
Thisted AirportTEDMedium Airport
Fårbæk Private AirstripSmall Airport
Fur AirstripSmall Airport
Grønbæk AirfieldSmall Airport
Herning AirfieldSmall Airport
Holstebro Glider FieldSmall Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
Morsø Airfield, TødsøSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Vesthimmerland AirfieldSmall Airport
Viborg AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ranum

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fønix

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ranum

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Malle Kirke
Overlade Kirke
Ranum Kirke
Vilsted 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 Ranum

What is the population of Ranum?

Ranum has a population of 929 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 379.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ranum?

Ranum has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

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