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Runavík

City in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands

Overview

Runavík, resting along the eastern shores of Eysturoy, is a small yet busy town recognized for its beautiful harbor and scenic views of the Skálafjørður fjord. Blending modern facilities with authentic Faroese charm, it serves as an important regional hub.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Faroe Islands
Region
Eysturoy
Population
Time Zone
Atlantic/Faroe
Coordinates
62.13°, -6.79°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
98
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,920
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
92
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
10.4°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
15.3°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1182 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
FAE
Distance
26 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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