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Burfjord, Norway

Troms · Norway

Burfjord is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 405. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

405 Population 1,841/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
21.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population405
Density1,841/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population405
Population Density1,841 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates69.9380°, 22.0521°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTroms
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation21.4 inches (543 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)

About Burfjord

Burfjord is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 405. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Burfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.3°F
38% below Norway avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,841/sq mi
Coordinates69.9380°N, 22.0521°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 16, 2007.

Jan 21, 1996 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway M3.7 80 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 63 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 46 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 46 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
July 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Burfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 19°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Burfjord

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvænangen barne- og ungdomsskole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burfjord

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Burfjord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kvænangen folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Burfjord

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gildetun

Cafes in Burfjord

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafe E6

Dentists in Burfjord

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burfjord tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Burfjord

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Sørstraumen
Pedersens varmeservice Langfjordbotn
YX Burfjord

Airports Near Burfjord

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hasvik AirportHAASmall Airport

Post Offices in Burfjord

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Burfjord post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burfjord

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Burfjord kirke

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Waterfalls
11
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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 Burfjord

What is the population of Burfjord?

Burfjord has a population of 405 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,841 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burfjord?

Burfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.4 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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