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Balestrand, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Balestrand is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 769. Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

769 Population 1,876/sq mi density
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
72.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population769
Density1,876/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain72.6 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Population769
Population Density1,876 / sq mi
Coordinates61.2096°, 6.5361°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation72.6 inches (1,845 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.2 inches (94 cm)

About Balestrand

Balestrand is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 769. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Balestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,876/sq mi
Coordinates61.2096°N, 6.5361°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"
91% above Norway avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.06"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 122 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 120 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 146 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 128 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 120 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 147 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 126 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 144 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 120 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 144 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 144 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 140 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 71 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 106 km
Feb 2, 1991 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway M2.9 149 km
Jan 16, 1992 30 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.9 132 km
Aug 26, 1993 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M2.8 145 km
Mar 17, 1995 37 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.8 138 km
May 2, 1993 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway M2.8 140 km
Feb 24, 1992 15 km SW of Dale, Norway M2.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 74 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 75 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 126 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 75 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 74 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 63 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 68 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 7 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 110 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 102 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 8.0 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 6.3 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 5.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
September 46°F (8°C) 8.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 8.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 8.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 9.1 in Wettest

Balestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Balestrand

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fjordtun oppvekstsenter
Sygna videregående skole
Sagatun skule
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Radio Stations near Balestrand

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Balestrand

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooper-huset
Høyviksalen
Kristian Otterskreds motorsamling
Norsk Reiselivsmuseum

Libraries in Balestrand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balestrand folkebibliotek0.0
Vik folkebibliotek0.0
Vik folkebibliotek, Arnafjord filial0.0
Vik folkebibliotek, Feios filial0.0
Vik folkebibliotek, Vangsnes filial0.0

Hotels in Balestrand

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balestrand Hotel
Dragsvik Fjordhotell
Kringsjå hotel
Kviknes Hotel
Midtnes Hotel

Restaurants in Balestrand

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kviknes Hotel
Vikingerstreff

Cafes in Balestrand

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balestrand cafe og sjokolade
Fløyfisken cafe
Gekkens restaurant & cafe
Pilgrim restaurant/Me snakkast

Cinemas in Balestrand

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Friberg kino

Monuments in Balestrand

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amtmann Aubert Skoneprest Svedrup. 1858

Zoos in Balestrand

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sognefjord akvarium

Dentists in Balestrand

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balestrand tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Balestrand

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Balestrand

Ski Resorts Near Balestrand

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Haugsåsen (Granvin Alpin) 0.0 $0
Tunåsen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Alphapark 0.0 $0
Voss Resort Fjellheisar 0.0 $0
Myrkdalen 0.0 $0
Sogndal skisenter 0.0 $0
Sogn skisenter 0.0 $0
Jølster Skisenter 0.0 $0
Breimsbygda Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Balestrand

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bømoen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport
Sogndal Airport, HaukåsenSOGSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Balestrand

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Balestrand post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balestrand

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bedehuset Betel
St. Olaf’s Church
Tjugum kyrkje
Vangsnes kyrkje

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Waterfalls
6
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 Balestrand

What is the population of Balestrand?

Balestrand has a population of 769 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,876 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balestrand?

Balestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.

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