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Årøysund, Norway

Vestfold · Norway

Årøysund is a small town in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 2,052. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

2,052 Population 4,275/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Årøysund

Årøysund

Årøysund is a village in Færder Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the southeastern coast of the island of Nøtterøy. The village lies about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) to the northeast of the village of Torød and about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the southeast of the village of Oterbekk.

People

Population2,052
Density4,275/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,052
Population Density4,275 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates59.1832°, 10.4574°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestfold
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (801 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Årøysund

Årøysund is a small town in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 2,052. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Årøysund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density4,275/sq mi
Coordinates59.1832°N, 10.4574°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Norway avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 32 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 114 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 126 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 57 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 132 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 144 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 67 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 102 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 143 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 28 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 146 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 148 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 117 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 118 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 92 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 86 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 6 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 45 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Årøysund has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Årøysund

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oserød skole
Torød skole
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Radio Stations near Årøysund

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Årøysund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Færder Militærhistoriske Museum
Gokstad Kystlag
Haugar kunstmuseum
Horten bilmuseum
Hvalfangstmuseet
Hvasser Kystmuseum
KNM Narvik
Kystkultursenteret
Lokalhistorisk senter
Midgard vikingsenter
Motormuseet
Munchs hus
Preus Fotomuseum
Royal Norwegian Navy Museum
Slottsfjellsmuseet
Stokke bygdetun
The Whaler «Southern Actor»
Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter
Våle prestegård
Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum
Vestfoldtunet

Libraries in Årøysund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Horten bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand0.0
Prison library0.0
Revetal bibliotek0.0
Rygge bibliotek0.0
Sandefjord bibliotek0.0
Stokke bibliotek0.0
Tjøme bibliotek0.0
Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Årøysund

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Veierland Gårdsusalg

Restaurants in Årøysund

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kompasset kafé og restaurant

Breweries in Årøysund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Færder Mikrobryggeri
Sandar Haandverksbryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Årøysund

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Årøysund

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 $0
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 $0
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Montebello ski resort 0.0 $0
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 $0
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Høvikbakken 0.0 $0
Løvaasjordet 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Årøysund

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Askestad AirstripSmall Airport
Hokksund AirfieldSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Jarlsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lier AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruteig AirstripSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Skitnerød flyplassSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Årøysund

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Skallestad post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Årøysund

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unicare Jeløy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Årøysund

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Torød kirke

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 Årøysund

What is the population of Årøysund?

Årøysund has a population of 2,052 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,275 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Årøysund?

Årøysund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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