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Åsgårdstrand, Norway

Vestfold · Norway

Åsgårdstrand is a small town in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 2,959. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

2,959 Population 4,053/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Åsgårdstrand

Åsgårdstrand

Åsgårdstrand is a small port town in both Horten and Tønsberg municipalities in Vestfold county, Norway. The town is located along the shore of the Ytre Oslofjord, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the town of Horten, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the north of the town of Tønsberg, and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south of the capital city of Oslo. The villages of Borre and Skoppum both lie a short distance northwest of Åsgårdstrand.

People

Population2,959
Density4,053/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,959
Population Density4,053 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates59.3494°, 10.4695°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestfold
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)

About Åsgårdstrand

Åsgårdstrand is a small town in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 2,959. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Åsgårdstrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density4,053/sq mi
Coordinates59.3494°N, 10.4695°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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 36 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 97 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 117 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 140 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 67 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 150 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 126 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 85 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 83 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 44 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 127 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 131 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 99 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 101 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 74 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 105 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 20 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 31 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 90 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Åsgårdstrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Åsgårdstrand

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Volden skole
Bakkeåsen skole
Åsgården skole
Karlsvika alternative skole
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Radio Stations near Åsgårdstrand

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 – Lyden av Norge MP3 192 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) MP3 192 kbps
Metro Buskerud music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Åsgårdstrand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aluminiummuseet
Berger museum
Gokstad Kystlag
Haugar kunstmuseum
Holmestrand museum
Holmsbu kunstmuseum
Horten bilmuseum
Hvalfangstmuseet
KNM Narvik
Kystkultursenteret
Kystsamlingen
Lokalhistorisk senter
Midgard vikingsenter
Moss City and Industry Museum
Motormuseet
Munchs hus
Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang»
Preus Fotomuseum
Royal Norwegian Navy Museum
Slottsfjellsmuseet
Son Kystkultursenteret
Støa
Stokke bygdetun
The Whaler «Southern Actor»
Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter
Våle prestegård
Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum
Vestfoldtunet

Libraries in Åsgårdstrand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Holmestrand bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand0.0
Hurum folkebibliotek0.0
Moss bibliotek0.0
Prison library0.0
Revetal bibliotek0.0
Rygge bibliotek0.0
Sandefjord bibliotek0.0
Stokke bibliotek0.0
Tjøme bibliotek0.0
Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek, Son0.0

Farmers Markets in Åsgårdstrand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Veierland Gårdsusalg

Hotels in Åsgårdstrand

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand

Restaurants in Åsgårdstrand

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Brygge Bar & Restaurant
Ra Pizza
Rådhuset Trattoria

Cafes in Åsgårdstrand

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Munchs Cafe & Restaurant

Gas Stations in Åsgårdstrand

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Åsgårdstrand
Uno-X Ra

Shopping Malls in Åsgårdstrand

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paletten kjøpesenter

Breweries in Åsgårdstrand

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Færder Mikrobryggeri
Sandar Haandverksbryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Åsgårdstrand

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Åsgårdstrand

26 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0
Skimore Oslo 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Modum skisenter 0.0 $0
Trollbakkene 0.0 $0
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 $0
SNØ Oslo 0.0 $0
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Martabakken 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Løvaasjordet 0.0 $0
Høvikbakken 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 $0
Montebello ski resort 0.0 $0
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 $0
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 $0

Airports Near Åsgårdstrand

14 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
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Ruteig AirstripSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Skitnerød flyplassSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Åsgårdstrand

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Åsgårdstrand post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Åsgårdstrand

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unicare Jeløy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Åsgårdstrand

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Åsgårdstrand kirke
Bastøy kapell

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 Åsgårdstrand

What is the population of Åsgårdstrand?

Åsgårdstrand has a population of 2,959 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,053 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Åsgårdstrand?

Åsgårdstrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

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