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Båtsfjord, Norway
Finnmark · Norway
Båtsfjord is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 2,166. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).
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About Båtsfjord
Båtsfjord (Norwegian) or Báhcavuonna (Northern Sami) is the administrative centre of Båtsfjord Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The fishing village is located along the 13-kilometre (8.1 mi) long Båtsfjorden, an inlet from the Barents Sea, along the northern coast of the Varanger Peninsula. The village sits at the northern end of Norwegian County Road 891. The Båtsfjord Airport lies just south of the village. The Hurtigruten coastal express has regular stops at Båtsfjord.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,166 |
| Population Density | 3,868 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 70.6343°, 29.7175° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Finnmark |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (-0°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (611 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.4 inches (37 cm) |
About Båtsfjord
Båtsfjord is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 2,166. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 31.9°F |
| 41% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6343°N, 29.7175°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in |
Båtsfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 18°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").
Schools in Båtsfjord
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Båtsfjord videregående skole | — | — | — | — |
| Melkarn oppvekstsenter | — | — | — | — |
| Melkarn Oppvekstsenter | — | — | — | — |
| Melkarn Oppvekstsenter | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Båtsfjord
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Båtsfjord
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Båtsfjord Museum |
Libraries in Båtsfjord
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Båtsfjord bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Båtsfjord bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Båtsfjord
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Båtsfjord
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Båtsfjord
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Båtsfjord
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Båtsfjord
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Båtsfjord
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Båtsfjord
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Båtsfjord Airport | BJF | Medium Airport |
| Berlevåg Airport | BVG | Medium Airport |
| Vadsø Airport | VDS | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Båtsfjord
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Båtsfjord post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Båtsfjord
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Båtsfjord kirke | |
| pinsemenigheten Sion |
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What is the population of Båtsfjord?
Båtsfjord has a population of 2,166 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,868 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Båtsfjord?
Båtsfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.