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Brekstad, Norway

Trøndelag · Norway

Brekstad is a small town in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 1,835. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

1,835 Population 2,383/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Brekstad

Brekstad

Brekstad is a town in Ørland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Trondheimsfjord at the entrance to the Stjørnfjorden. The town is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of Uthaug and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the villages of Austrått and Ottersbo.

People

Population1,835
Density2,383/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,835
Population Density2,383 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates63.6870°, 9.6654°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTrøndelag
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.3 inches (36 cm)

About Brekstad

Brekstad is a small town in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 1,835. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Brekstad

Brekstad has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.4°C), the coldest is Feb (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 991 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.9°C / 34°F -1.3° / 3.1° 86.9
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -1.7° / 2.8° 83.1
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -0.6° / 4.7° 75.2
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F 2.1° / 8.8° 54.2
May 9°C / 48°F 5.3° / 12.6° 52.6
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 8.4° / 15.3° 68.1
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 10.6° / 17.9° 63.8
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18° 91.1
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.5° 109.4
Oct 7°C / 45°F 4.5° / 9.4° 103.9
Nov 3.6°C / 38°F 1.4° / 5.7° 90.8
Dec 1.5°C / 35°F -0.7° / 3.8° 111.4
Brekstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below Norway avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,383/sq mi
Coordinates63.6870°N, 9.6654°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above Norway avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.08"
Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 26, 2005.

Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 52 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 94 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 32 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 22 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 20 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 31 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 23 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 15 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 135 km
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 115 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 45 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 20 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in

Brekstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Brekstad

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lysheim skole
Brekstad barneskole
Ørland ungdomsskole
Opphaug skole
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Radio Stations near Brekstad

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Brekstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Austrått Fort
Austråttborgen
Bjugn Bygdatun Mølnargården
Hannah Ryggen-senteret
Magne Sandøy
Tinnveden
Uthaugsgården
Visitor Centre Wetland Ørland

Libraries in Brekstad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Agdenes folkebibliotek0.0
Bjugn folkebibliotek0.0
Ørland folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Brekstad

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ørland Kysthotell

Restaurants in Brekstad

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant Melissa
Vertshuset Kong Øystein

Cafes in Brekstad

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Selva Kro og Motell

Dentists in Brekstad

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fosen tannhelse
Tannlege Erling Arnet

Gas Stations in Brekstad

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Brekstad
Driv Brekstad
Driv Opphaug
NO #4232583488

Banks in Brekstad

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ørland Sparebank

Golf Courses in Brekstad

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Austrått Golfklubb

Ski Resorts Near Brekstad

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Steigalia skitrekk 0.0 $0
Knyken Skisenter 0.0 $0
Ringvål skistadion 0.0 $0
Saupstad skileik 0.0 $0
Granåsen skistadion 0.0 $0
Granåsen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Granåsen rekruttsenter 0.0 $0
Høgåsen 0.0 $0
Haukvatnet skianlegg 0.0 $0
Byåsbakken 0.0 $0
Gråkallen skileik 0.0 $0
Vintervasskleiva 0.0 $0
Gråkallparken 0.0 $0

Airports Near Brekstad

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ørland AirportOLAMedium Airport
Agdenes Airfield BreivikaSmall Airport
Fiske AirfieldSmall Airport
Ler AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadsbygd AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brekstad

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brekstad post i butikk
Fevåg post i butikk
Opphaug post i butikk
Selva post i butikk
Storfosna post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brekstad

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Austråt borgkapell
Fevåg bedehus
Ørland kirke

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Waterfalls
2
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 Brekstad

What is the population of Brekstad?

Brekstad has a population of 1,835 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,383 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brekstad?

Brekstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

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