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Skælskør, Denmark

Zealand · Denmark

Skælskør is a small city in Zealand, Denmark with a population of 6,472. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

6,472 Population 17/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Skælskør

Skælskør

Skælskør is a town in Zealand, Denmark. It is located in Slagelse Municipality. Until 2007 Skælskør was the seat of Skælskør Municipality. The town is located 17 km southwest of Slagelse and 12 km southeast of Korsør. Skælskør is home to one of Denmark's largest breweries, the Harboe Brewery.

People

Population6,472
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.6 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population6,472
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates55.2506°, 11.2935°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceZealand
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation22.6 inches (573 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.9 inches (7 cm)

About Skælskør

Skælskør is a small city in Denmark (Zealand) with a population of 6,472. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Skælskør experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below Denmark avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area377.1 sq mi (976.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates55.2506°N, 11.2935°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.6"
41% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 16, 2005.

May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 133 km
Feb 3, 2005 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M3.0 99 km
Feb 3, 2005 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark M3.0 102 km
Mar 3, 2005 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark M2.8 100 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 135 km
Feb 1, 2005 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark M2.7 108 km
Dec 7, 1993 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark M2.7 125 km
Mar 16, 2005 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark M2.6 63 km
Jun 15, 2003 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark M2.5 22 km
Feb 23, 2004 2 km W of Køge, Denmark M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
February 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in

Skælskør has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 33°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Skælskør

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Solskinsskolen - Skælskør Skole
Naturskolen
Efterskolen Solbakken
Solskinsskolen - Skælskør Skole
Skælskør Skole
Magleby Skolecenter
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Museums in Skælskør

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
By og Overfartsmuseet
Danmarks Busmuseum
Dansk Forsorgshistorisk Museum
Flakkebjerg Skolemuseum
Guldagergård
Historiestalden
Isbådsmuseet
Museet ved Trelleborg
Panzermuseum East
Skælskør Bymuseum
Skovsgaard Mølle- og Bagerimuseum

Libraries in Skælskør

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fuglebjerg bibliotek0.0
Skælskør Bibliotek0.0
Slagelse Bibliotek0.0
Slagelse Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Skælskør

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agersø Kro
Hotel Postgården
Kobæk Beach Hotel & Conference center
Omø Badehotel

Restaurants in Skælskør

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agersø Kro
Hos Bojesen
Hovmesteren
Omy best Food
Restaurant Corner
Skælskør Fiskehus
Solsikken

Cafes in Skælskør

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agersø Grill og Cafe
Café Kaffe & Kiksekage
Cafe kildehuset
Kobæk Cafe & Restaurant

Cinemas in Skælskør

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kosmorama Bio

Theatres in Skælskør

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borreby Teater

Castles in Skælskør

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borreby

Zoos in Skælskør

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skælskør Minizoo

Clinics in Skælskør

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sano Skælskør

Bus Stations in Skælskør

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skælskør Busterminal

Gas Stations in Skælskør

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Skælskør
F24
OK
Q8
Shell

Banks in Skælskør

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL Sydbank
Danske Bank
Sparekassen Sjælland-Fyn

Breweries in Skælskør

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Omø bryghus

Stadiums & Teams in Skælskør

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skælskør

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lolland Falster Maribo AirportMRWMedium Airport
Aversi AirfieldSmall Airport
Gørlev AirfieldSmall Airport
Holbæk (Ny Hagested) AirfieldSmall Airport
Kalundborg AirfieldSmall Airport
Korsør AirfieldSmall Airport
Næstved AirfieldSmall Airport
Orupgård AirfieldSmall Airport
Revninge AirfieldSmall Airport
Ringsted AirfieldSmall Airport
Rolfsted AirfieldSmall Airport
Samsø AirfieldSmall Airport
Slagelse Private AirstripSmall Airport
Slaglille AirfieldSmall Airport
Sølager AirfiieldSmall Airport
Sulkendrup AirstripSmall Airport
Sydfyn (Tasinge) AirfieldSmall Airport
Tølløse Flying Club Glider FieldSmall Airport
Vejrø AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skælskør

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agersø Kirke
Høve Kirke
Jehovas Vidner Rigssal
Magleby Kirke
Ørslev Kirke
Sankt Nicolai Kirke
Tjæreby Kirke

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Twinned With
Karlino

🇩🇰 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 Skælskør

What is the population of Skælskør?

Skælskør has a population of 6,472 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 377.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skælskør?

Skælskør has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.6 inches, with 2.9 inches of snow.

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