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Skopun, Faroe Islands

Sandoy · Faroe Islands

Skopun is a small town in Sandoy, Faroe Islands with a population of 457. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

457 Population 25/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
104.7 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Skopun

Skopun

Skopun is a town in the Faroe Islands situated on the northern coast of Sandoy.

People

Population457
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain104.7 in/yr
Sunny Days146/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population457
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates61.9029°, -6.8823°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceSandoy
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation104.7 inches (2,659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Skopun

Skopun is a small town in Faroe Islands (Sandoy) with a population of 457. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.7 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Skopun

Skopun 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
Skopun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates61.9029°N, 6.8823°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.7"
176% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.61"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 11.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 9.2 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 10.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 7.2 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Driest
July 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 9.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 11.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 12.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 11.6 in

Skopun has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 39°F in February to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Skopun

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skúlin á Herðuni - - - -
Skopunarskúli - - - -
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Radio Stations near Skopun

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 Skopun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bygdarsavnið
Bygdasavnið Forni
Faroese National Heritage
Hoyvíksgarður
Kirkjbøargarður
Listasavnið á Sandi
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
Tjóðsavnið

Libraries in Skopun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Býarbókasavnið0.0
Landsbókasavnið0.0
Sandoyar Bókasavn0.0
Sands Bókasavn0.0

Breweries in Skopun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Okkara
OY

Stadiums & Teams in Skopun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Skopun

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Skopun

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blákrossheimið

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skopun

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Betania
Hests kirkja
Missiónshúsið
Skopunar kirkja

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Waterfalls
1
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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 Skopun

What is the population of Skopun?

Skopun has a population of 457 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skopun?

Skopun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.

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