Bjerkvik, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Bjerkvik is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,104. Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,104 Population 2,349/sq mi density
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Bjerkvik

Bjerkvik

Bjerkvik (Norwegian) or Rahkka (Northern Sami) is a village in Narvik Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The village is located at the end of Herjangsfjorden, an arm of Ofotfjorden. Bjerkvik sits less than 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the border of Troms county and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) across the fjord from the town of Narvik. The 1.34-square-kilometre (330-acre) village has a population (2023) of 1,088 and a population density of 812 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,100/sq mi).

People

Population1,104
Density2,349/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Population1,104
Population Density2,349 / sq mi
Coordinates68.5492°, 17.5571°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.2 inches (54 cm)

About Bjerkvik

Bjerkvik is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,104. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Bjerkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below Norway avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,349/sq mi
Coordinates68.5492°N, 17.5571°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Norway avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 144 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 146 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 146 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 128 km
Oct 20, 1992 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden M3.4 145 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 142 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 147 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 147 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 143 km
Nov 15, 1992 10 km SSE of Kiruna, Sweden M3.2 143 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 145 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 142 km
Jan 5, 1992 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.0 144 km
Jan 25, 1992 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.0 128 km
Apr 21, 1992 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.0 146 km
Jun 20, 1992 39 km NW of Straumen, Norway M2.9 144 km
Jan 5, 1992 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway M2.9 146 km
Nov 15, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M2.9 148 km
Jan 25, 1992 northern Norway M2.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.9 in
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.5 in

Bjerkvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Bjerkvik

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bjerkvik skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bjerkvik

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Bjerkvik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Krambuvika bygdemuseum
Narvik Museum
Narvik War Museum
Nordnorsk båtmuseum
Nordnorsk fartøyvernsenter

Libraries in Bjerkvik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gratangen bibliotek0.0
Narvik bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Bjerkvik

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjerkvik hotell

Restaurants in Bjerkvik

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjerkvik Grill & Bar
Det lille kjøkken

Dentists in Bjerkvik

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjerkvik tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Bjerkvik

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Bjerkvik
St1 Bjerkvik
YX Truck Bjerkvik

Banks in Bjerkvik

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Narvik Bjerkvik

Ski Resorts Near Bjerkvik

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riksgränsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Finnsnes Skiklubb 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bjerkvik

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ballangen Airfield-Small Airport
Salangen Airfield Elvenes-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bjerkvik

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bjerkvik post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bjerkvik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bjerkvik kirke

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Bjerkvik

4 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bjerkvik.

Name Description
Gambergfossen
Gorži
Storelvfossen
Vuollegorži

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 Bjerkvik

What is the population of Bjerkvik?

Bjerkvik has a population of 1,104 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,349 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bjerkvik?

Bjerkvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.

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