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Skagen, Denmark

North Denmark · Denmark

Skagen is a small city in North Denmark, Denmark with a population of 7,571. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

7,571 Population 137/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
26.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Copenhagen Timezone

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About Skagen

Skagen

Skagen is the northernmost town in Denmark, on the east coast of the Skagen Odde peninsula in the far north of Jutland, part of Frederikshavn Municipality in Nordjylland, 41 kilometres (25 mi) north of Frederikshavn and 108 kilometres (67 mi) northeast of Aalborg. The Port of Skagen is Denmark's main fishing port and it also has a thriving tourist industry, attracting 2 million people annually.

People

Population7,571
Density137/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain26.4 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population7,571
Population Density137 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates57.7209°, 10.5839°
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Country🇩🇰 Denmark
State / ProvinceNorth Denmark
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.4 inches (670 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About Skagen

Skagen is a small city in Denmark (North Denmark) with a population of 7,571. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Copenhagen.

Skagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below Denmark avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates57.7209°N, 10.5839°W
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below Denmark avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.07"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Jul 29, 2015.

May 24, 1990 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden M3.6 77 km
Jul 29, 2015 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden M3.4 79 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 143 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 77 km
May 30, 1995 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark M3.2 149 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 49 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 96 km
Mar 10, 2004 Denmark M2.8 149 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 53 km
Aug 29, 1993 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden M2.7 137 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 143 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 143 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 40 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 4 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 77 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 92 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark M2.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in

Skagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Skagen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Martec
Skagen Skole
Brovandeskolen
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Museums in Skagen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anchers Hus
Det Grå Fyr
Grenen Kunstmuseum
Kystmuseet Skagen
Maskinrummet
Oplevelsescenter Maskinrummet
Redningshuset
Skagen Bamsemuseum
Skagen Bunkermuseum
Skagen Naturhistoriske Museum
Skagen Odde Naturcenter
Skagens Museum
Villa Pax

Libraries in Skagen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålbæk Bibliotek0.0
Skagens Bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Skagen

12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brøndums Hotel
Color Hotel Skagen A/S
Foldens Hotel
Hotel Marie
Plesners Badehotel
Plesners Badehotel
Plesners havnelejligheder
Ruths Hotel
Skagen Harbour Hotel
Skagen Hotel
Strandhotellet Gl. Skagen
Strandly Skagen

Restaurants in Skagen

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aavangs Fiskehus Grill
Apero Champagne & Kaffebar
Bodilles Kro
Brøndums Hotel Restaurant
De 2 Have
Dit Smørrebrød Skagen
Firenze
Havnens Fiskehus Skagen
Hyttefadet
Jollehuset
Juicy & Pizza
Luna
Pakhuset Fiskerestauranten
Restaurant Asia Skagen
Restaurant Blink
Restaurant K
Ruths Gourmet
Skagen Bryghus
Skagen Fiskerestaurant
Skawbowling Grillbar
Sømærket
Spisehuset Skagen

Cafes in Skagen

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Knuths Skagen
Café Skagen Bryghus
Havfruen Fiskehus XI
Hotel Marie Skagen
Iscaféen
Jacobs Cafe & Bar
Karstensens Skibsværft
Karstensens Skibsværft Kantinen
Kystmuseet Skagen Cafe
museums cafeen
Ruths Hotel Brasseriet
Ruths Strandhotel Cafe
Skagen Bageri og Café
Skagen The & Kaffe
Solnedgangskiosken

Cinemas in Skagen

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skagen Bio

Dentists in Skagen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heidi Kromann

Veterinaries in Skagen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bindslev Dyrehospital

Train Stations in Skagen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skagen

Gas Stations in Skagen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

F24
OK Skagen
Shell Express

Banks in Skagen

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jyske Bank
Nordjyske Bank
Sparkassen Vendsyssei

Gyms in Skagen

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Destination Skagen Gym
Skagen Motionscenter

Breweries in Skagen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skagen Bryghus

Stadiums & Teams in Skagen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skagen

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aalborg AirportAALLarge Airport
Sindal AirportCNLMedium Airport
Hundelev Private AirstripSmall Airport
Læsø AirportBYRSmall Airport
North Jutland Ultralight Flying ClubSmall Airport
Sæby (Ottestrup) AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Skagen

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Skagen Gigt- og Rygcenter
Træningscenter Skagen

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skagen

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Den Svenske Sømandskirke
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Skagen Baptistkirke
Skagen Church
Skagen Kapel

Explore Near Skagen

Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Copenhagen
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Area
143.0 km² (55.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9990
Website
toppenafdanmark.dk/

🇩🇰 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 Skagen

What is the population of Skagen?

Skagen has a population of 7,571 residents and is located in Denmark. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 55.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skagen?

Skagen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.4 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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