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Weather & Climate in Skagen, Denmark
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skagen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 57.7209°N, 10.5839°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 4 km NE of Nolvik, Sweden | M3.4 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 1995 | 5 km E of Ryomgård, Denmark | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2004 | Denmark | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 26 km SW of Glommen, Sweden | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of Strandby, Denmark | M2.5 | 19 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in |
Skagen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 33°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.3").