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Andselv, Norway

Troms · Norway

Andselv is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 741. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

741 Population 2,850/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population741
Density2,850/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population741
Population Density2,850 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates69.0655°, 18.5155°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTroms
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (709 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.3 inches (44 cm)

About Andselv

Andselv is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 741. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Andselv has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average33.9°F
37% below Norway avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,850/sq mi
Coordinates69.0655°N, 18.5155°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below Norway avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (May) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 78 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 71 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 44 km
Apr 23, 1993 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway M2.7 130 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 43 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 65 km
Sep 15, 1993 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 96 km
Aug 16, 1991 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 134 km
Mar 14, 2004 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway M2.6 85 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 67 km
Oct 21, 1992 88 km N of Andenes, Norway M2.6 150 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 27 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 126 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 125 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
May 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 1.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 3.0 in

Andselv has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Andselv

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fagerlidal skole - - - -
Bardufoss ungdomsskole - - - -
Bardufoss videregående skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Andselv

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Andselv

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aursfjordsaga
Fossmotunet
Troms Forsvarsmuseum

Libraries in Andselv

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bardu folkebibliotek0.0
Målselv bibliotek0.0
Målselv folkebibliotek, Høgtun bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Andselv

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bardufoss hotell
Rundhaug gjestegård

Restaurants in Andselv

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Madam Jin AS Thai Takeaway and Catering
Milano Bardufoss DA
Pizza Kjeller'n

Dentists in Andselv

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bardufoss tannlegekontor
Målselv tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Andselv

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

LPG Bardufoss
YX Bardufoss

Shopping Malls in Andselv

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bardufoss Torgsenter

Ski Resorts Near Andselv

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riksgränsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Finnsnes Skiklubb 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tromsø Alpinpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grønnåsen hoppsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Andselv

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tromsø AirportTOSLarge Airport
Bardufoss AirportBDUMedium Airport
Salangen Airfield Elvenes-Small Airport
Setermoen Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Andselv

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bardufoss post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Andselv

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Heggelia kapell
Målselv Misjonskirke
Nedre Bardu kapell

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Waterfalls
19
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 Andselv

What is the population of Andselv?

Andselv has a population of 741 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,850 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Andselv?

Andselv has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

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