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Ålesund, Norway
Møre og Romsdal · Norway
Ålesund is a mid-size city in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 52,626. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 52,626 |
| Population Density | 4,928 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 62.4723°, 6.1549° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Møre og Romsdal |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.3 inches (1,837 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.3 inches (34 cm) |
About Ålesund
Ålesund is a mid-size city in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 52,626. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Ålesund
Ålesund has an average annual temperature of 6.7°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (13.8°C), the coldest is Jan (1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1840 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,928/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.4723°N, 6.1549°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 76 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 68 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 77 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 79 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 95 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 66 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 17 | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
Ålesund has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.1").
Colleges & Universities in Ålesund
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTNU in Ålesund | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Ålesund
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolvikbakken ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet videregående skole Ålesund | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet Toppidrettsgymnas Ålesund | - | - | - | - |
| Ellingsøy barne- og ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Ålesund videregående skole, Latinskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet Realfagsungdomsskole Ålesund | - | - | - | - |
| Hessa skole | - | - | - | - |
| Aspøy skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ålesund videregående skole, Volsdalsberga | - | - | - | - |
| Skarbøvik ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Volsdalen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Larsgården skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ålesund videregående skole, Fagerlia | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ålesund
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P1 Møre og Romsdal | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| P7 Kristen Pop | contemporary christian music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ålesund | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Ålesund
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund museum | ||||
| Devold museum | ||||
| Fiskerimuseet | ||||
| Godøy Kystmuseum | ||||
| Ishavsmuseet «Aarvak» | ||||
| Jugendstilsenteret | ||||
| Kunstmuseet Kube | ||||
| Middelaldermuseet Borgundkaupangen | ||||
| Petter Dyrkorn-samlinga | ||||
| Sunnmøre museum | ||||
| Waldehuset |
Libraries in Ålesund
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålesund library | 0.0 | |||||
| Giske folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Haram folkebibliotek, Haramsøy filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Haram folkebibliotek, Lepsøy filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Haram folkebibliotek, Longva filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Hareid folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Moa bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sula bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sula bibliotek, Mauseidvåg filial | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ålesund
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ålesund
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ålesund
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ålesund
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ålesund
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ålesund
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ålesund
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ålesund
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ålesund
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ålesund
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ålesund
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Ålesund
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordfjord fritidssenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stryn Vinterski | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Harpefossen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hornindal skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ørsta skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Volda skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Strandafjellet skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Spjelkavikheisa | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Ålesund
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ålesund Airport | AES | Large Airport |
| Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden | HOV | Medium Airport |
| Gossen Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandane Airport, Anda | SDN | Small Airport |
| Stryn Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ålesund
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Aspøy post i butikk | |
| Nørve post i butikk | |
| Skarbøvik post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ålesund
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ålesund Frikirke | |
| Ålesund kirke | |
| Ellingsøy kyrkje | |
| Kirkens Bymisjon | |
| Nørve kapell | |
| Skarbøvik kirke | |
| Volsdalen kirke |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Ålesund
100 places within 15 km
- • Gravrøys
- • Blimsanden
- • Gjerdesanden
- • Lausundsanden
- • Overasanden
- • Parrvika
- + 1 more
- • Hamnsundhellaren
- • Skjonghellaren
- • Ålesund kystfort
- • Bjørnøy kystfort
- • Ellingsøya kystfort
- • Kvitnes kystfort
- • Tueneset kystfort
- + 1 more
- • Galleri Akvarellen
- • Galleri Sankten
- • KHÅK kunsthall
- • Ragnhild Søvik art studio
- • Studio Hugo Opdal
- • Alnes fyr
- • Erkna fyr
- • Blåfjellet
- • Ellingshaugen
- • Festøykollen
- • Gamlemsveten
- • Geitnosa
- + 50 more
- • Kvitneset
- • russisk fangeleir
- • Aksla
- • Aksla
- • Ålesund via ferrata
- • Bjønnalogen
- • Dorgerhaugen
- + 16 more
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What is the population of Ålesund?
Ålesund has a population of 52,626 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,928 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ålesund?
Ålesund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.3 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow.