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Åmot, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Åmot is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 711. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

711 Population 2,735/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population711
Density2,735/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population711
Population Density2,735 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates59.5697°, 7.9887°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,039 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.0 inches (46 cm)

About Åmot

Åmot is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 711. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Åmot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Norway avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,735/sq mi
Coordinates59.5697°N, 7.9887°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Norway avg
Snowfall 18.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 128 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 111 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 135 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 18 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 141 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 98 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 116 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 146 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 132 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 78 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 135 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 139 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 124 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 136 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 118 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 111 km
Aug 26, 1993 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway M2.6 137 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 87 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 141 km
Jun 7, 1994 3 km N of Hommersåk, Norway M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 149 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 96 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 96 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
October 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 29°F (-1°C) 4.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.6 in

Åmot has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Åmot

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Øyfjell oppvekstsenter - - - -
Åmot skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Åmot

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Åmot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Åmdals Verk gruver
Grimdalstunet
Øyfjell bygdemuseum
Rauland kunstmuseum
Skinnarlandsamlinga
Vest-Telemark museum, Eidsborg
Vinje biletgalleri
Vinjestoga

Libraries in Åmot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tokke bibliotek, Dalen0.0
Tokke folkebibliotek, Høydalsmo avdeling0.0
Vinje folkebibliotek, Åmot0.0
Vinje folkebibliotek, Rauland avdeling0.0

Hotels in Åmot

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Austbø hotell

Restaurants in Åmot

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vinjekroa

Dentists in Åmot

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vinje tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Åmot

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Åmot, Ytre Vinje
Esso Express Rauland
YX Vinje

Banks in Åmot

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Din Åmot

Ski Resorts Near Åmot

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vrådal Panorama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hallbjønnsekken skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morgedal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hovden Alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raulandsfjell alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Åmot

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fyresdal Airfield-Small Airport
Ose Airfield-Small Airport
Valle Airfield Åraksøyne-Small Airport

Post Offices in Åmot

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rauland post i butikk
Vinje post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Åmot

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nesland kyrkje
Vinje kyrkje

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 Åmot

What is the population of Åmot?

Åmot has a population of 711 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,735 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Åmot?

Åmot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 18.0 inches of snow.

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