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Dalen, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Dalen is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 532. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

532 Population 2,046/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
35.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population532
Density2,046/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population532
Population Density2,046 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates59.4450°, 8.0049°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation35.1 inches (891 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.8 inches (35 cm)

About Dalen

Dalen is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Dalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.1 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,046/sq mi
Coordinates59.4450°N, 8.0049°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below Norway avg
Snowfall 13.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 129 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 116 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 136 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 23 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 136 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 102 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 122 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 146 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 128 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 85 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 145 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 133 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 125 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 132 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 118 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 117 km
Aug 26, 1993 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway M2.6 133 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 92 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 137 km
Jun 7, 1994 3 km N of Hommersåk, Norway M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 149 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 89 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 89 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in

Dalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 24°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Dalen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vest-Telemark vidaregåande skule - - - -
Tokke skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dalen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dalen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Åmdals Verk gruver
Grimdalstunet
Øyfjell bygdemuseum
Skinnarlandsamlinga
Vest-Telemark museum, Eidsborg
Vinje biletgalleri
Vinjestoga

Libraries in Dalen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tokke bibliotek, Dalen0.0
Tokke folkebibliotek, Høydalsmo avdeling0.0
Vinje folkebibliotek, Åmot0.0
Vinje folkebibliotek, Rauland avdeling0.0

Hotels in Dalen

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalen Bed & Breakfast
Dalen Hotel

Restaurants in Dalen

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bandak
Dalen Bistro

Cafes in Dalen

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dalen Bryggjekafé

Gas Stations in Dalen

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Dalen (automat)
Circle K Høydalsmo
NO #414997416
YX Dalen

Ski Resorts Near Dalen

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ljosland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bortelid Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vrådal Panorama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hallbjønnsekken skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morgedal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hovden Alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raulandsfjell alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dalen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fyresdal Airfield-Small Airport
Ose Airfield-Small Airport
Valle Airfield Åraksøyne-Small Airport

Post Offices in Dalen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dalen post i butikk
Høydalsmo post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eidsborg stavkyrkje
Mo kyrkje
Skafså kyrkje

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Waterfalls
7
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 Dalen

What is the population of Dalen?

Dalen has a population of 532 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,046 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dalen?

Dalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.1 inches, with 13.8 inches of snow.

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