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The climate of Vestervig is
sub-oceanic, with cold winters and mild summers.
The town is located in central-northern Denmark, on the North Sea coast, in an area exposed to the west wind.
Given the latitude (56°46'N), the
white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 27 to July 16.
Although the
winter is not very cold for the latitude, it is often humid, windy and rainy. Snow is quite frequent, although generally not abundant. Even in spring, until April or the first half of May, there is often cold and unstable weather.
Occasionally, there may be cold waves, in which the temperature can drop below -10 °C (14 °F). The coldest record is -25 °C (-13 °F) and was set in January 1982.
In
summer, short hot periods are possible. The highest record is 34.8 °C (94.6 °F) and was set in August 1975.
Best Time
The best time to visit Vestervig is the
summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.
Vestervig - Climate data
In Vestervig, the
average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 1.6 °C (34.8 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 17.0 °C (62.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Vestervig - Average temperatures (1991-2018) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 0 | 4 | 1.8 | 32 | 39 | 35.3 |
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| February | -1 | 4 | 1.6 | 31 | 39 | 34.8 |
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| March | 1 | 6 | 3.4 | 33 | 43 | 38.2 |
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| April | 4 | 11 | 7.3 | 39 | 51 | 45.1 |
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| May | 7 | 15 | 11.2 | 45 | 59 | 52.2 |
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| June | 11 | 18 | 14.1 | 51 | 64 | 57.4 |
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| July | 13 | 20 | 16.8 | 56 | 69 | 62.2 |
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| August | 13 | 20 | 17 | 56 | 69 | 62.5 |
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| September | 11 | 17 | 14 | 51 | 63 | 57.1 |
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| October | 7 | 12 | 9.6 | 44 | 54 | 49.4 |
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| November | 4 | 8 | 5.7 | 38 | 46 | 42.3 |
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| December | 1 | 5 | 3.1 | 34 | 41 | 37.6 |
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| Year | 5.9 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 42.7 | 53.2 | 48 |
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In Vestervig,
precipitation amounts to 805 millimeters (31.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 40 mm (1.6 in) in the driest month (April) to 100 mm (3.9 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
Vestervig - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 70 | 2.8 | 13 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 11 |
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| March | 45 | 1.8 | 9 |
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| April | 40 | 1.6 | 8 |
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| May | 45 | 1.8 | 7 |
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| June | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| July | 55 | 2.2 | 9 |
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| August | 90 | 3.5 | 12 |
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| September | 85 | 3.3 | 12 |
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| October | 100 | 3.9 | 14 |
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| November | 90 | 3.5 | 14 |
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| December | 80 | 3.1 | 15 |
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| Year | 805 | 31.7 | 132 |
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At Vestervig, the
sea temperature ranges from 4.5 °C (40 °F) in February to 17.5 °C (64 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Vestervig - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 5.5 | 42 | February | 4.5 | 40 | March | 5 | 41 | April | 7 | 44 | May | 10.5 | 51 | June | 14 | 57 | July | 16.5 | 62 | August | 17.5 | 64 | September | 16 | 61 | October | 13.5 | 56 | November | 10.5 | 51 | December | 7.5 | 45 | Year | 10.6 | 51.2 |
Vestervig - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2018
In
January, the weather in Vestervig is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) and a maximum of 3.9 °C (39 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -15.9 °C (3.4 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it reached 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short.
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Vestervig is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.6 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.6 °C (31 °F) and a maximum of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18 °F). However, it dropped to -16.3 °C (2.7 °F) in February 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 4.5 °C (40 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
March, the weather in Vestervig is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.4 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) and a maximum of 6.1 °C (43 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) in March 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (40.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
April, the weather in Vestervig is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.3 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F) and a maximum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 7 °C (44.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
May, the weather in Vestervig is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 29.5 °C (85.1 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
June, the weather in Vestervig is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 30.1 °C (86.2 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
July, the weather in Vestervig is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 13.1 °C (55.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Vestervig is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33.1 °C (91.6 °F) in August 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Vestervig is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Vestervig is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Vestervig is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.7 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.4 °F) and a maximum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -9.1 °C (15.6 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) in November 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
December, the weather in Vestervig is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.1 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 1.1 °C (33.9 °F) and a maximum of 5.2 °C (41.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it reached 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.