Location & Surroundings
Áarskarð is a saddle in Nordoyar, Faroe Islands, at 298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Klaksvik, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Torshavn is 29 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Vagar Airport, 43 km away.
Overview
Áarskarð is DE Gebirgspass auf den Färöer Inseln.
It is located in Klaksvík Municipality, Faroe Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Faroe Islands
- Located in Klaksvík Municipality
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 15' 15" N, 6° 33' 31" W
- Elevation DEM: 298 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Faroe
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (DKK)
- Phone Prefix +298
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:16
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 19:29
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Aarskard
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aarskard, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 8.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 11.5 C, max wind 12.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 288 W/m2.
Temperature
11.4 C
Wind
8.5 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 11.4 | 8.5 | 202 | 99 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.5 | 9.1 | 195 | 98 | 1,011.5 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.3 | 10.5 | 230 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 2.98 / 3.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.8 | 12.7 | 229 | 79 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 244.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.1 | 10.5 | 236 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 56 | 288.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 8.6 | 225 | 83 | 1,017.8 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 98 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.6 | 6.1 | 231 | 79 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 10.5 | 7.7 | 251 | 78 | 1,018.4 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 5 | 231.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 10.0 | 4.4 | 235 | 81 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 284.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.4 | 5.6 | 195 | 87 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 11.6 | 163 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.6 | 20.1 | 154 | 90 | 1,005.1 | 7.98 / 8.04 | 100 | 26.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 11.0 | 15.2 | 189 | 81 | 999.5 | 2.65 / 10.69 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Aarskard?
Now 11.4 C with overcast skies and a 8.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 10.1 to 11.5 C, max wind 12.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 288 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Aarskard today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 19:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Aarskard?
Local time is 04:16. Time zone: Atlantic/Faroe (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Aarskard?
Aarskard is a pass.
What is the elevation of Aarskard?
DEM 298 m.
Where is Aarskard located?
It is at 62.25414, -6.55864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aarskard in?
It is in Faroe Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry