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Weather & Climate in Hirtshals, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hirtshals experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 375.9 sq mi (973.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.5881°N, 9.9592°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| May 24, 1990 | 10 km W of Västra Hagen, Sweden | M3.6 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 28 km | 0 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in |
Hirtshals has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.5").