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Askim, Norway
Østfold · Norway
Askim is a small city in Østfold, Norway with a population of 12,482. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,482 |
| Population Density | 4,304 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.5833°, 11.1629° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Østfold |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (841 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
About Askim
Askim is a small city in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 12,482. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 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 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Askim
Askim has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5833°N, 11.1629°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 30 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Askim has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Askim
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indre Østfold migrasjonssenter avd. Voksenopplæring | - | - | - | - |
| Korsgård skole | - | - | - | - |
| Grøtvedt skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rom skole | - | - | - | - |
| steinerskolen i Indre Østfold | - | - | - | - |
| Askimbyen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Moen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Askim videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Askim ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Askim
20 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 | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 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 | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Askim
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askim museum | ||||
| Enebakk bygdetun | ||||
| Folkenborg Museum | ||||
| Folkenborg museum | ||||
| Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| Historica historiske samlinger, Rakkestad | ||||
| Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Norsk transporthistorisk museum | ||||
| Ole Kjærbus Krigshistoriske samlinger | ||||
| Rakkestad bygdetun | ||||
| Skiptvet bygdemuseum | ||||
| Trøgstad bygdemuseum | ||||
| Trollull fellesmagasin | ||||
| Trollull fellesmagasin |
Libraries in Askim
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askim bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Eidsberg bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Enebakk bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rakkestad bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skiptvet bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skiptvet Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Spydeberg bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomter innbyggertorg og bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Trøgstad bibliotek | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Askim
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Askim
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Askim
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Askim
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Askim
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Askim
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Askim
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Askim
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Askim
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Askim
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Askim
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Askim
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Askim
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Askim
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Askim
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MikroMeyer |
Ski Resorts Near Askim
20 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nannestad Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kjølen Sportcenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bjørkelangen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prestenga Skipark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Askim
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | OSL | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Eidsberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gjerstad Gård Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gulli Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Maarud | - | Small Airport |
| Näsinge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rakkestad Astorp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trøgstad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Askim
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Askim post i butikk | |
| DHL Service Point |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Askim
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Askim kirke | |
| Filadelfia Askim | |
| Heli kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mariakirken | |
| Muslimsk kultursenter Askim | |
| Nord-misjonen |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Askim
What is the population of Askim?
Askim has a population of 12,482 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,304 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Askim?
Askim 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 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.