Location & Surroundings
Knúkur is a peak in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, at 76 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Klaksvik, 8 km to the east. The national capital Torshavn is 22 km to the south. The nearest airport is Vagar Airport, 33 km away.
Overview
Knúkur is DE Gebirgskamm auf den Färöer.
It is located in Eystur Municipality, Faroe Islands.
Basic Data
- Country Faroe Islands
- Located in Eystur Municipality
- 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° 12' 14" N, 6° 43' 45" W
- Elevation DEM: 76 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 23:58
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 19:30
- Day length 12 h 22 min
Nearby
Weather in Knukur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Knukur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 10.8 C, max wind 11.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 W/m2.
Temperature
10.8 C
Wind
11.4 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 231 | 79 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.9 | 11.0 | 232 | 81 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 295.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.3 | 8.1 | 231 | 80 | 1,017.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.1 | 5.1 | 231 | 79 | 1,016.4 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 7.6 | 253 | 75 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 229.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.5 | 4.6 | 255 | 81 | 1,018.9 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 0 | 285.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.9 | 4.5 | 199 | 86 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 10.7 | 166 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.1 | 18.3 | 158 | 93 | 1,003.8 | 10.80 / 10.88 | 100 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.4 | 15.9 | 193 | 80 | 997.3 | 0.00 / 7.25 | 100 | 17.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.1 | 18.3 | 204 | 82 | 994.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 90 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.9 | 16.6 | 215 | 80 | 996.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.7 | 16.0 | 216 | 77 | 1,000.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 6 | 228.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Knukur?
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 10.8 C, max wind 11.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 295 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 Knukur today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 19:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 22m.
What is the local time in Knukur?
Local time is 23:58. Time zone: Atlantic/Faroe (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Knukur?
Knukur is a ridge(s).
What is the elevation of Knukur?
DEM 76 m.
Where is Knukur located?
It is at 62.20390, -6.72909 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Knukur in?
It is in Faroe Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry