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Brønnøysund, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Brønnøysund is a small city in Nordland, Norway with a population of 5,045. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

5,045 Population 3,881/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
64.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population5,045
Density3,881/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain64.3 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population5,045
Population Density3,881 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates65.4749°, 12.2129°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation64.3 inches (1,634 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.4 inches (57 cm)

About Brønnøysund

Brønnøysund is a small city in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 5,045. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Brønnøysund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density3,881/sq mi
Coordinates65.4749°N, 12.2129°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above Norway avg
Snowfall 22.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.76"
Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 115 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 113 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 42 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 125 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 112 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 147 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 116 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 112 km
Feb 20, 1992 21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 143 km
Jun 11, 1994 northern Norway M2.8 124 km
Sep 9, 1993 37 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.8 123 km
Mar 15, 1993 37 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M2.8 140 km
May 1, 2005 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.7 96 km
Feb 14, 1991 23 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.7 109 km
Apr 19, 1993 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 120 km
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 40 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 67 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 63 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.4 in
February 29°F (-1°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 4.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.6 in

Brønnøysund has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Brønnøysund

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brønnøysund videregående skole
Brønnøysund barneskole
Brønnøysund ungdomsskole
Campus Blå videregående skole
Brønnøysund barneskole, Nordhus
Brønnøysund videregående skole, avd Salhus
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Radio Stations near Brønnøysund

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Brønnøysund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Norsk Havbrukssenter
Sømna bygdetun
Vegstein gamle handelssted
Vevelstad bygdetun

Libraries in Brønnøysund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brønnøy bibliotek Brønnøysund0.0
Sømna folkebibliotek0.0
Vevelstad folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Brønnøysund

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Thon Hotel Brønnøysund

Restaurants in Brønnøysund

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cash Bar
Hildurs Urterarium
Korn Pizza & Bakeri
Kred
Milano
Svang

Cafes in Brønnøysund

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gåsheia
Havne Cafeen
Jafs
Kvervet
Vinterhagen

Cinemas in Brønnøysund

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brønnøy Kino

Castles in Brønnøysund

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Festningen

Dentists in Brønnøysund

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brønnøy tannklinikk
Tannboden Brønnøysund
Tanntorget

Gas Stations in Brønnøysund

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Brønnøysund
St1 Brønnøysund
Uno-X Brønnøysund

Banks in Brønnøysund

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Helgeland Lokalbank Brønnøysund

Shopping Malls in Brønnøysund

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Havnesenteret

Ski Resorts Near Brønnøysund

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kjerkåsen 0.0 $0
Akebakke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Brønnøysund

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brønnøysund Airport, BrønnøyBNNMedium Airport
Sandnessjøen Airport, StokkaSSJMedium Airport
Nord-Herøy Island AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Brønnøysund

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brønnøysund post i butikk
Salhus post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brønnøysund

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brønnøy kirke
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Skogmo kapell
Trælnes kapell

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Waterfalls
1
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 Brønnøysund

What is the population of Brønnøysund?

Brønnøysund has a population of 5,045 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,881 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brønnøysund?

Brønnøysund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.3 inches, with 22.4 inches of snow.

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