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Skáli, Faroe Islands

Eysturoy · Faroe Islands

Skáli is a small town in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 751. Elevation: 384 ft (117 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

751 Population 5/sq mi density
384 ft Elevation 117 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
108.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Skáli

Skála (reclaimed its original name Skála as opposed to incorrect Skáli in 2011; is a village on the east coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy, located in Runavík Municipality.

People

Population751
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain108.4 in/yr
Sunny Days139/yr
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Population751
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Coordinates62.1554°, -6.7794°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceEysturoy
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation108.4 inches (2,754 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Skáli

Skáli is a small town in Faroe Islands (Eysturoy) with a population of 751. The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet (117 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Skáli

Skáli has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (11.2°C), the coldest is Feb (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1403 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.2° 162.9
Feb 3.8°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6° 130.4
Mar 4.2°C / 40°F 2° / 6.4° 131.8
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F 3.3° / 7.6° 96.4
May 7.1°C / 45°F 4.9° / 9.3° 68.0
Jun 9.2°C / 49°F 7.2° / 11.3° 63.8
Jul 10.9°C / 52°F 9° / 12.8° 72.0
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 9.2° / 13.2° 91.2
Sep 9.9°C / 50°F 8° / 11.8° 127.2
Oct 7.6°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.5° 148.3
Nov 5.6°C / 42°F 3.7° / 7.6° 156.7
Dec 4.3°C / 40°F 2.2° / 6.4° 154.5
Skáli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 384 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area156.7 sq mi (406.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates62.1554°N, 6.7794°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.4"
185% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.72"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 11.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 9.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 11.1 in
April 41°F (5°C) 7.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Driest
July 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 10.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 12.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 12.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 12.0 in

Skáli has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 38°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 108.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.6") and June the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Skáli

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skála Skúli
Skúlin í Søldarfirði
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Radio Stations near Skáli

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM1 88,7 MP3 128 kbps
Rás 2 faroe islands, rás 2 MP3
KVF2 MP3 192 kbps
KVF - Tingvarp MP3 96 kbps
60 north radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Skáli

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bátasavn
Blásastova
Bygdasavnið Forni
Faroese National Heritage
Former Whaling Station
Hoyvíksgarður
Kirkjbøargarður
Museum of North Islands
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
Tjóðsavnið

Libraries in Skáli

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bókasavn0.0
Býarbókasavnið0.0
Landsbókasavnið0.0

Breweries in Skáli

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Okkara
OY

Stadiums & Teams in Skáli

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skáli

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Skáli

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skáli

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elim
Skála Kirkja

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe

🇫🇴 About Faroe Islands

Capital Torshavn
Population 48,497
Area 1,399 km²
GDP (USD) $3,943,131,022
GDP per capita $72,465
HDI 0.920
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Urban population 39.2%
Currency DKK (Krone)
Languages Danish, Faroese
Calling code +298
TLD .fo
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Faroe Islands

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nýggjársdagur
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skírhósdagur
Apr 3 Good Friday Langifríggjadagur
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Páskadagur
Apr 6 Easter Monday 2. Páskadagur
Apr 25 National Flag Day Flaggdagur
May 1 General Prayer Day Dýri biðidagur
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmalsferðar dagur
May 24 Pentecost Hvítasunnudagur
May 25 Whit Monday 2. Hvítasunnudagur
Jun 5 Constitution Day Grundlógardagur Danmarkar
Jul 28 Saint Olav's Eve Ólavsøkuaftan
Jul 29 Saint Olav's Day Ólavsøkudagur
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Jólaaftanskvøld
Dec 25 Christmas Day Jóladagur
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. Jóladagur
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nýggjársaftan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skáli

What is the population of Skáli?

Skáli has a population of 751 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 156.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skáli?

Skáli has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.4 inches.

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