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Asker, Norway
Akershus · Norway
Asker is a mid-size city in Akershus, Norway with a population of 61,906. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 61,906 |
| Population Density | 255 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.8333°, 10.4372° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Akershus |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.3 inches (821 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.0 inches (31 cm) |
About Asker
Asker is a mid-size city in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 61,906. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Asker
Asker has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 242.9 sq mi (629.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.8333°N, 10.4372°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 28 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Asker has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Asker
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Borgen ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsskogen videregående skole, Asker | - | - | - | - |
| Risenga Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vardåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rønningen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hofstad skole | - | - | - | - |
| Bleiker Upper Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brusetkollen skole og ressurssenter | - | - | - | - |
| Asker International School | - | - | - | - |
| Jansløkka skole | - | - | - | - |
| Drengsrud skole | - | - | - | - |
| Solvang ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Solberg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hagaløkka skole | - | - | - | - |
| Asker Upper Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Den alternative skolen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Asker
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P9 Retro (MP3 128k) | p4, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P10 Country (AAC HQ) | p4, country | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRJ Norge | pop, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P5 Hits (MP3 128k) | p4, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Asker
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker museum | ||||
| Austad gård | ||||
| Avistegnernes hus | ||||
| Bogstad gård | ||||
| Bogstad gård museum | ||||
| Bygdø kongsgård | ||||
| Cementmuseet | ||||
| Dikemark psykiatriske sykehusmuseum | ||||
| Drammens museum | ||||
| Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger | ||||
| Follo museum | ||||
| Fornebu Bilmuseum | ||||
| Fornebu Historisk museum | ||||
| Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| Geologisenteret | ||||
| Grini museum | ||||
| Halling og Krødsheradtunet | ||||
| Henie Onstad kunstsenter | ||||
| Hernestangen bygdemuseum | ||||
| Holocaust museum at the Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities | ||||
| Jansløkka skolemuseum | ||||
| Kystsamlingen | ||||
| Langedragsetra | ||||
| Lier Bygdetun | ||||
| Lommedalsbanen | ||||
| Munchs Ekely | ||||
| Norwegian Pharmacy History Museum | ||||
| Numedalstunet Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling | ||||
| Oscarsborg festningsmuseum | ||||
| Oslofjordmuseet | ||||
| Roseslottet | ||||
| Sande gamle prestegård | ||||
| Ski Museum | ||||
| Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter | ||||
| Strandsitterhuset | ||||
| Svelvik museum | ||||
| The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History | ||||
| Viking Ship Museum | ||||
| Vollen Kystkultursenter |
Libraries in Asker
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Asker bibliotek, Heggedal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum Bibliotek Fornebu | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum bibliotek, Bekkestua | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum bibliotek, Eiksmarka | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum bibliotek, Eiksmarka | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum bibliotek, Rykkinn | 0.0 | |||||
| Bærum bibliotek, Sandvika | 0.0 | |||||
| Book booth | 0.0 | |||||
| Deichman Røa | 0.0 | |||||
| Deichman Røa | 0.0 | |||||
| Deichman Smestad | 0.0 | |||||
| Deichman Smestad | 0.0 | |||||
| Drammen bibliotek, Fjell filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Drammensbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Drøbak Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hole bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Høvik bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Høvik bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lier bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lier bibliotek, Tranby avdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Nesodden bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Nesodden bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Røyken bibliotek, Midtbygda | 0.0 | |||||
| Røyken bibliotek, Slemmestad | 0.0 | |||||
| Sande bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Svelvik bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Asker
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOKAL Harbitz Torg | |||||
| LOKAL Harbitz Torg |
Hotels in Asker
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Asker
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Asker
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Asker
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Asker
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Asker
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Asker
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Asker
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Asker
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Asker
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Asker
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Asker
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Asker
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Asker
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Asker
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Asker
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aass bryggeri | ||||
| Haandbryggeriet AS | ||||
| Låven mikrobryggeri | ||||
| Wettre Bryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Asker
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Asker
32 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hurdal Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lygna skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lundbybakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringerudsetra skitrekk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nannestad Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen hoppanlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen alpinbakke | 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 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 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 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Asker
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | OSL | Large Airport |
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Asker
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Asker post i butikk | |
| Vardåsen post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Asker
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Stabekk Nevrokiropraktiske Klinikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Asker
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asker kapell | |
| Asker kirke | |
| Vardåsen kirke |
Explore Near Asker
Quick Facts
Around Asker
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Asker
184 places within 15 km
- • Djupedalsåsen bygdeborg
- • Fosskollen bygdefort
- • Gråmagan
- • Gravhaugene på Huseby
- • Gravhauger Tanum
- + 18 more
- • Alværnbukta
- • Badeodden
- • Blakstadbukta
- • Bonden
- • Bondistranda
- + 23 more
- • Stabekkslottet
- • Bjørnehiet
- • Busopphola
- • Krystallhula
- • Gjellebekk skanse
- • Årosfjellet
- • Aukeåsen
- • Bemplebonnsnudden
- • Bertelsmyråsen
- • Bjørnåsen
- + 106 more
- • Dødskåka (Milorghytte)
- • Fundingsrudhaugen
- • Grosetkollen Sportsstue
- • Hellåsbonn
- • Høgåssletta
- + 12 more
🇳🇴 About Norway
Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Asker
What is the population of Asker?
Asker has a population of 61,906 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 242.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Asker?
Asker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.