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Weather & Climate in Gilleleje, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gilleleje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 113.9 sq mi (295.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 56.1220°N, 12.3106°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 6, 2012 | 39 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M4.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1995 | 20 km WSW of Steninge, Sweden | M3.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 32 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M3.0 | 69 km | 0 km |
| Feb 3, 2005 | 29 km NNW of Nykøbing Sjælland, Denmark | M3.0 | 53 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2005 | 29 km E of Ebeltoft, Denmark | M2.8 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Denmark | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2005 | 32 km SE of Grenaa, Denmark | M2.7 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 1993 | 11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark | M2.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2005 | 13 km NNW of Kalundborg, Denmark | M2.6 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2003 | 15 km SE of Nyborg, Denmark | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 2 km W of Køge, Denmark | M2.5 | 75 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in |
Gilleleje has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (1.1").