Location & Surroundings
Fossdalur is a cirque in Nordoyar, Faroe Islands, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Klaksvik, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Torshavn is 35 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Vagar Airport, 47 km away.
Overview
Fossdalur is DE Tal auf den Färöer.
It is located in Hvannasund, Faroe Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Faroe Islands
- Located in Hvannasund
- Type cirque (CRQ)
- a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
Geography
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Coordinates
62° 18' 0" N, 6° 32' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 6 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 17:52
- Sunrise 08:06
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 10 h 11 min
Other cirques nearby
Weather in Fossdalur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fossdalur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.3 C with overcast skies and a 13.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 11.1 C, max wind 22.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 19 W/m2.
Temperature
9.3 C
Wind
13.9 m/s S (173 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
999.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.41 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 | 9.3 | 13.9 | 173 | 91 | 999.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.1 | 22.8 | 177 | 94 | 984.5 | 16.18 / 16.18 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.2 | 22.6 | 210 | 76 | 982.5 | 0.00 / 8.24 | 15 | 19.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 22.2 | 219 | 74 | 986.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 8.7 | 20.8 | 221 | 79 | 986.8 | 0.34 / 0.41 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 8.5 | 17.8 | 237 | 78 | 991.6 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 31 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.2 | 9.8 | 299 | 80 | 999.3 | 0.60 / 0.83 | 80 | 135.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.3 | 7.6 | 327 | 67 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 5.7 | 5.5 | 337 | 61 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.4 | 4.0 | 262 | 60 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 129.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 7.2 | 236 | 75 | 1,025.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 77 | 153.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.8 | 8.6 | 248 | 77 | 1,027.6 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 8.9 | 8.3 | 257 | 80 | 1,029.0 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fossdalur?
Now 9.3 C with overcast skies and a 13.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 8.7 to 11.1 C, max wind 22.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 19 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fossdalur today?
Sunrise around 08:06 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Fossdalur?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Atlantic/Faroe (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fossdalur?
Fossdalur is a cirque.
What is the elevation of Fossdalur?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Fossdalur located?
It is at 62.30000, -6.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fossdalur in?
It is in Faroe Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry