Location & Surroundings
Eggin is a ridge(s) in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, at 413 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Torshavn, 20 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Vagar Airport, 25 km away.
Overview
Eggin is DE Gebirgskamm auf den Färöer.
It is located in Faroe Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Faroe Islands
- Type ridge(s) (RDGE)
- a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 11' 0" N, 6° 52' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 413 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Faroe
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (DKK)
- Phone Prefix +298
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:49
- Sunrise 08:12
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 10 h 0 min
Nearby
Weather in Eggin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Eggin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 134 W/m2.
Temperature
5.3 C
Wind
6.4 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 327 | 68 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.7 | 4.2 | 253 | 65 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.8 | 8.5 | 257 | 78 | 1,024.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 5 | 102.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 8.6 | 254 | 76 | 1,026.9 | 0.02 / 0.17 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.2 | 8.0 | 261 | 82 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.4 | 6.8 | 257 | 73 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 76 | 121.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.8 | 5.3 | 214 | 75 | 1,031.3 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 7 | 134.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 8.6 | 202 | 85 | 1,029.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 9.0 | 11.3 | 200 | 87 | 1,026.5 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.6 | 11.7 | 193 | 90 | 1,023.8 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 100 | 54.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.0 | 13.1 | 196 | 92 | 1,019.9 | 0.55 / 0.67 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.2 | 15.6 | 200 | 88 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 10.1 | 15.1 | 205 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Eggin?
Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 5.3 to 8.3 C, max wind 8.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 134 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Eggin today?
Sunrise around 08:12 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 01m.
What is the local time in Eggin?
Local time is 15:49. Time zone: Atlantic/Faroe (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Eggin?
Eggin is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Eggin?
DEM 413 m.
Where is Eggin located?
It is at 62.18333, -6.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Eggin in?
It is in Faroe Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry