Climate Insights for Sandavágur

Vágar region, Faroe Islands

Hottest
August
11°C peak52°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
December
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sandavágur is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sandavágur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandavágur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sandavágur is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 46.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Sandavágur receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sandavágur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are January, March, February, when temperatures can drop to 39°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°MarMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°AprMax: 6°Average: 6°Min: 5°MayMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 7°JunMax: 9°Average: 9°Min: 8°JulMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 10°AugMax: 11°Average: 11°Min: 10°SepMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 10°OctMax: 9°Average: 9°Min: 8°NovMax: 8°Average: 7°Min: 6°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 43°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 44°FAverage: 42°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 46°FAverage: 45°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 47°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 50°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 52°FAverage: 51°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 51°FAverage: 50°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 49°FAverage: 48°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 46°FAverage: 44°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 41°F
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Min

Sandavágur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 11°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Sandavágur has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 52°F with a mean of 51°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 107mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 118mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 150mmSnow: 11mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 3inMarPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Sandavágur is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,173 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 54 mm. That's 96 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 45cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Sandavágur is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 2.1 in. That's 3.8 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/h40km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 38km/hFebWind Speed: 37km/hMarWind Speed: 34km/hAprWind Speed: 29km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 23km/hSepWind Speed: 30km/hOctWind Speed: 34km/hNovWind Speed: 36km/hDecWind Speed: 37km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 23mphFebWind Speed: 23mphMarWind Speed: 21mphAprWind Speed: 18mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 19mphOctWind Speed: 21mphNovWind Speed: 22mphDecWind Speed: 23mph
Wind Speed

Sandavágur is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 23km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 15km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 37km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 23km/h in summer, 33km/h in autumn.Sandavágur is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 19mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 23mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23mph in winter, 19mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 21mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sandavágur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sandavágur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
38 km/h23 mph
132 mm5.2 in
10 cm4 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
37 km/h23 mph
121 mm4.8 in
8 cm3 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
6 °C43 °F
34 km/h21 mph
98 mm3.8 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
6 °C44 °F
29 km/h18 mph
63 mm2.5 in
5 cm2 in
May
7 °C44 °F
8 °C46 °F
26 km/h16 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
8 °C47 °F
9 °C49 °F
24 km/h15 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
11 °C51 °F
23 km/h14 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
11 °C52 °F
23 km/h14 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
11 °C51 °F
30 km/h19 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
9 °C49 °F
34 km/h21 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
8 °C46 °F
36 km/h22 mph
118 mm4.6 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
5 °C41 °F
7 °C45 °F
37 km/h23 mph
150 mm5.9 in
11 cm4 in