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Weather & Climate in Hanstholm, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanstholm experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 725.8 sq mi (1,879.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.1155°N, 8.6172°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1998 | 43 km W of Harboøre, Denmark | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1991 | 7 km W of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 7 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 72 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | North Sea | M2.6 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 120 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Hanstholm has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 33°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.6").