Skagen, Denmark

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7,571 Population 137/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

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. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²)
Population Density	137/sq mi
Coordinates	57.7209°N, 10.5839°W
Timezone	Europe/Copenhagen

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US 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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