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Ålen, Norway

Trøndelag · Norway

Ålen is a small town in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 601. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).

601 Population 485/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population601
Density485/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days146/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population601
Population Density485 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates62.8419°, 11.3013°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTrøndelag
Average Temperature35°F (1°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,385 mm)
Annual Snowfall205.7 inches (522 cm)

About Ålen

Ålen is a small town in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 601. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ålen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 205.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below Norway avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates62.8419°N, 11.3013°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above Norway avg
Snowfall 205.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 26, 2005.

Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 145 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 145 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 144 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 143 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 147 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 80 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 105 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.1 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in

Ålen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 19°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Ålen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Haltdalen oppvekstsenter
Hov skole
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Radio Stations near Ålen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ålen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ålen bygdemuseum
Gammelgården
Kuråsfossen kraftstasjon
Ratvollen

Libraries in Ålen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Holtålen Folkebibliotek0.0
Holtålen folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Ålen

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaffekråa
Meltems Restaurant & Pizzeria

Dentists in Ålen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holtålen tannklinikk

Train Stations in Ålen

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haltdalen

Gas Stations in Ålen

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Ålen
Driv Haltdalen

Banks in Ålen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 SMN Ålen

Ski Resorts Near Ålen

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ivaregga hoppsenter 0.0 $0
Røros Alpinsenter Hummelfjell 0.0 $0
Ålen skisenter 0.0 $0
Såslia alpinanlegg 0.0 $0
Meråker alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Daltrøa alpinbakke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ålen

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trondheim Airport, VærnesTRDLarge Airport
Røros AirportRRSMedium Airport
Meråker Airfield ØianSmall Airport
Tynset AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ålen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ålen post i butikk
Haltdalen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ålen

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ålen kirke
Hessdalen kirke

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Waterfalls
8
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Oslo

🇳🇴 About Norway

Capital Oslo
Population 5,314,336
Area 324,220 km²
GDP (USD) $482,949,731,777
GDP per capita $87,497
HDI 0.966
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 99.0%
Urban population 83.1%
Currency NOK (Krone)
Languages Norwegian Nynorsk, Norwegian Bokmål, Sami
Calling code +47
TLD .no
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Norway

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Første nyttårsdag
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Skjærtorsdag
Apr 3 Good Friday Langfredag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Første påskedag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Andre påskedag
May 1 Labour Day Første mai
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelfartsdag
May 17 Constitution Day Syttende mai
May 24 Pentecost Første pinsedag
May 25 Whit Monday Andre pinsedag
Dec 25 Christmas Day Første juledag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Andre juledag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ålen

What is the population of Ålen?

Ålen has a population of 601 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 485 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ålen?

Ålen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches, with 205.7 inches of snow.

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