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Borkenes, Norway

Troms · Norway

Borkenes is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 1,508. Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,508 Population 3,591/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Borkenes

Borkenes

Borkenes is the administrative centre of Kvæfjord Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The farming village is located on the island of Hinnøya, about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of the city of Harstad. It is located along the Kvæfjorden, looking across the fjord at the island of Kvæøya.

People

Population1,508
Density3,591/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Population1,508
Population Density3,591 / sq mi
Coordinates68.7726°, 16.1712°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTroms
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,339 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.1 inches (71 cm)

About Borkenes

Borkenes is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 1,508. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Borkenes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below Norway avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density3,591/sq mi
Coordinates68.7726°N, 16.1712°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above Norway avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 133 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 132 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 133 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 114 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 134 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 114 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 123 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 134 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 142 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 135 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 135 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 133 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 134 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 129 km
Jan 25, 1992 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.0 118 km
Jan 5, 1992 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.0 130 km
Apr 21, 1992 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.0 126 km
Jan 4, 1992 38 km N of Løding, Norway M3.0 137 km
Jan 5, 1992 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway M2.9 133 km
Nov 15, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 5.4 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.7 in Driest
July 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
October 37°F (3°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 5.6 in

Borkenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 25°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Borkenes

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Borkenes skole - - - -
Vik oppvekstsenter - - - -
Stangnes Rå videregående skole, Rå - - - -
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Radio Stations near Borkenes

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Borkenes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hemmestad brygge
Kvæfjord bygdetun
Skjærstad Sildoljefabrikk
Tjeldsund museum
Trastad samlinger

Libraries in Borkenes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kvæfjord bibliotek0.0
Tjeldsund folkebibliotek, Hinnøy filial0.0

Dentists in Borkenes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kvæfjord tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Borkenes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YX Borkenes (automat)

Ski Resorts Near Borkenes

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kveldteigen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollifjellet alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Borkenes

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harstad/Narvik AirportEVELarge Airport
Andøya Airport, AndenesANXMedium Airport
Åsegardmoen Airfield-Small Airport
Ballangen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Borkenes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Borkenes post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Borkenes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Babtistkirken
Kvæfjord kirke

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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 Borkenes

What is the population of Borkenes?

Borkenes has a population of 1,508 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,591 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Borkenes?

Borkenes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches, with 28.1 inches of snow.

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