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Sørvágur, Faroe Islands

Vágar · Faroe Islands

Sørvágur is a small town in Vágar, Faroe Islands with a population of 1,148. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

1,148 Population 57/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
106.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Faroe Timezone

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About Sørvágur

Sørvágur

Sørvágur is a village on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands.

People

Population1,148
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain106.1 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population1,148
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates62.0720°, -7.3075°
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe
Country🇫🇴 Faroe Islands
State / ProvinceVágar
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation106.1 inches (2,695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sørvágur

Sørvágur is a small town in Faroe Islands (Vágar) with a population of 1,148. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Faroe.

Climate in Sørvágur

Sørvágur 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
Sørvágur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Faroe Islands avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates62.0720°N, 7.3075°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Faroe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.1"
179% above Faroe Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 4.65"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 11.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 9.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 10.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 7.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Driest
July 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 49°F (9°C) 10.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 12.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 12.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 11.5 in

Sørvágur has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 37°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 106.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and June the driest (4.7").

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Museums in Sørvágur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dúvugarðar
Kálvalíð
Látrið
The SagaMuseum
Vestmanna Bygdarsavn

Libraries in Sørvágur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vestmanna Bókasavn0.0

Hotels in Sørvágur

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotal Vagar
Hotel Vágar

Restaurants in Sørvágur

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Vágar

Cafes in Sørvágur

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Fjorooy
Café kai
Cafe Pollastova
Café Zorva
Gásadalsgarður

Gas Stations in Sørvágur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Effo

Banks in Sørvágur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Betri Banki

Breweries in Sørvágur

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Krambúðin

Airports Near Sørvágur

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vágar AirportFAELarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sørvágur

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bíggjar kirkja
Sørvágs kirkja

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Faroe
Twinned With
Akranes

🇫🇴 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 Sørvágur

What is the population of Sørvágur?

Sørvágur has a population of 1,148 residents and is located in Faroe Islands. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 20.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sørvágur?

Sørvágur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.1 inches.

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