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Klaksvík

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Klaksvík month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Klaksvík are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 11–13°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 13°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and December the wettest (about 136 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January5.01.41131.8
February5.31.81014.1
March5.82.21045.9
April6.83.1687.9
May9.15.3649.1
June11.47.8769.8
July12.89.3808.6
August12.79.2828.3
September11.48.31096.2
October9.16.11174.2
November6.93.91052.2
December5.82.51361.0

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1938

    In time, they grew into four villages: Vágur, Myrkjanoyri, Gerðar and Uppsalir; which finally merged to form the town of Klaksvík in 1938.

  2. Documented history · 1888

    The brewery Föroya Bjór in Klaksvík is a Faroese family brewery, founded in 1888.

  3. Documented history · 2007

    Since August 2007, when Restorffs Bryggjarí went out of business, Föroya Bjór has been the only producer of beer and soft drinks in the Faroe Islands.

  4. Documented history · 2006

    With the opening of the Leirvík sub-sea tunnel, the Norðoyatunnilin in April 2006, Klaksvík gained a physical link with the mainland of the Faroe Islands and can now be considered one of its key ports.

  5. Formation of Klaksvík (1938)

    Four villages (Vágur, Myrkjanoyri, Gerðar and Uppsalir) merged to form the town of Klaksvík in 1938.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Föroya Bjór

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Klaksvík. Faroese brewing company.

  • Business-Line

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Klaksvík. Business database in the Faroe Islands.

  • Business‑Line

    Business database headquartered in Klaksvík.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Christianskirkjan

    A church built in 1963 in Norse style, dedicated to sailors lost in WWII.

  • Föroya Bjór Brewery

    Historic brewery founded in 1888, the only producer of beer and soft drinks in the islands.

  • Klaksvík Harbour

    Key fishing harbour with extensive port facilities on both sides of the inlet.

  • Norðoyatunnilin (Leirvík Sub‑sea Tunnel)

    Sub‑sea tunnel opened in 2006, providing a physical link to the rest of the Faroe Islands.

  • Klaksvík Ferry Port

    Main ferry terminal for routes to Kalsoy and other northern islands.

  • Kunoyargalvur

    A landmark rock at the end of Kunoy that marks the entrance to the harbour.

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01 · Overview

Klaksvík, in brief

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02 · History

How Klaksvík took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Klaksvík

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Klaksvík

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Klaksvík located and what are its coordinates?

Klaksvík is situated in Faroe Islands at geographic coordinates 62.2266, -6.5890 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Klaksvík?

Klaksvík has a recorded population of approximately 5,013 and observes the Atlantic/Faroe time zone (DKK).

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What languages and currency are used in Klaksvík?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Klaksvík include fo, da-FO, and the circulating currency is DKK.

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