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Bø, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Bø is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 2,522. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,522 Population 1,854/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Bø

Bø

Bø is a former municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was part of the traditional region of Midt-Telemark, but was historically regarded as part of Grenland. The 263-square-kilometre (102 sq mi) municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 2020. The area is now part of Midt-Telemark Municipality. The administrative centre was the village of Bø i Telemark. Other villages in the municipality included Folkestad and Nordbøåsane.

People

Population2,522
Density1,854/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population2,522
Population Density1,854 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates59.4130°, 9.0693°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (906 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)

About Bø

Bø is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 2,522. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Bø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,854/sq mi
Coordinates59.4130°N, 9.0693°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Norway avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 113 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 143 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 139 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 81 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 124 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 122 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 142 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 148 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 78 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 141 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 144 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 120 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 78 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 138 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 118 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 59 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 125 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 - 91 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 144 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
September 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Bø has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Bø

Institution Type Founded Website
Seljord folkehøgskule University - ,

Schools in Bø

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Folkestad skule - - - -
Bø vidaregåande skule - - - -
Bø ungdomsskule - - - -
Bø skule - - - -
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Museums in Bø

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bø museum
Bok & Blueshuset
Evju bygdetun
Heddal Bygdetun
Jern- og Kanalutstilling
Telemark Art Museum - World Heritage Centre
Ulefos hovedgård

Libraries in Bø

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bø bibliotek0.0
Hjartdal folkebibliotek0.0
Nome bibliotek, Lunde avdeling0.0
Nome bibliotek, Ulefoss0.0
Notodden bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Bø

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bø hotell
Bø Vertshus

Restaurants in Bø

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dattebayo Sushi og Wok
Midori
O'Learys
Parkkjøkken Flow Rider
Parkkjøkken Leikeland
Parkkjøkken Vannland
Pizzafjoset
Provence
Restaurant Bø Hotell
Sum Yee Restaurant & Bar AS

Cafes in Bø

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Go'biten Leikeland
HekseSmuget
Husly Kafé & Catering

Monuments in Bø

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jønnbu parkering
Minnestein Halvor K. Grave
Minnesteinen ved Bø Kyrkje

Theme Parks in Bø

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bø Sommarland

Clinics in Bø

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NO #3131735222

Dentists in Bø

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bø tannlegesenter
Holtanklinikken
Tannklinikken Midt-Telemark

Train Stations in Bø

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stations in Bø

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bø stasjon

Gas Stations in Bø

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Bø i Telemark
Esso Express Bø

Banks in Bø

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Sørøst Norge Bø
Sparebanken Din Bø
Sparebanken Sør Bø

Shopping Malls in Bø

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bøsenteret
Ekspert-Senteret

Gyms in Bø

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sporty24 Bø

Breweries in Bø

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lindheim Ølkompani

Ski Resorts Near Bø

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vegårshei skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gautefall skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vrådal Panorama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lifjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morgedal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Storeskar skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hannibalbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flugonfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fagerfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fagerfjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gausta skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bø

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Notodden AirportNTBMedium Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Lunde Nome Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bø

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bø bedehus
Bø gamle kyrkje
Bø kyrkje
Bø Pinsemenighet
Jønnbu fjellkyrkje

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Waterfalls
19
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 Bø

What is the population of Bø?

Bø has a population of 2,522 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,854 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bø?

Bø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

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