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Dale, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Dale is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 1,186. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

1,186 Population 2,758/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
129.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,186
Density2,758/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain129.3 in/yr
Sunny Days120/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population1,186
Population Density2,758 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates61.3635°, 5.4004°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation129.3 inches (3,285 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.4 inches (131 cm)

About Dale

Dale is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 1,186. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Dale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Norway avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,758/sq mi
Coordinates61.3635°N, 5.4004°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.3"
240% above Norway avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.67"
Driest Month (May) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 110 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 96 km
Dec 27, 1993 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.7 145 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 118 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 84 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 111 km
Jun 1, 2001 91 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.5 124 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 77 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 66 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 87 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 124 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 67 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 102 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 91 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 90 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 94 km
Sep 6, 2002 86 km W of Florø, Norway M3.1 111 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 86 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 95 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 96 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 95 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 145 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 95 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 96 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 125 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 21 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 64 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 114 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 121 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 14.1 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 11.1 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 10.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 6.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 6.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 9.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 14.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 14.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 14.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 15.7 in Wettest

Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 129.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.7") and May the driest (5.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Dale

Institution Type Founded Website
UWC Red Cross Nordic College Visit →

Schools in Dale

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gjelsvik skule
Dale vidaregåande skule
Flekke School
Dingemoen skule
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Radio Stations near Dale

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Klokkargarden
Kvernsteinsparken

Libraries in Dale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fjaler folkebibliotek, Guddal filial0.0
Fjaler folkebibliotek, Straumsnes filial0.0
Hyllestad folkebibliotek0.0
NAV Fjaler;Fjaler folkebibliotek0.0

Cafes in Dale

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allmuen
Fabel Kafé
Tunkaféen
Tunkaféen

Cinemas in Dale

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fjaler kino

Monuments in Dale

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vesle Daniel - Jakob Sande

Dentists in Dale

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dale tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Dale

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #4288992620
YX Dale i Sunnfjord

Banks in Dale

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane Dale

Shopping Malls in Dale

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dale senter

Ski Resorts Near Dale

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stordalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Sunnfjord skisenter 0.0 $0
Jølster Skisenter 0.0 $0
Harpefossen skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dale

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Florø AirportFROMedium Airport
Førde Airport, BringelandFDESmall Airport
Rompene AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dale

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dale i Sunnfjord post i butikk
Flekke post i butikk
Kvammen post i butikk
Vevring post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dale kyrkje
Dale kyrkje

Explore Near Dale

Waterfalls
3
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 Dale

What is the population of Dale?

Dale has a population of 1,186 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,758 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dale?

Dale 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 56°F in July. The area receives 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.3 inches, with 51.4 inches of snow.

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