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Egersund, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Egersund is a small city in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 11,433. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,433 Population 4,648/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population11,433
Density4,648/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population11,433
Population Density4,648 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates58.4513°, 5.9997°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceRogaland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)

About Egersund

Egersund is a small city in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 11,433. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Egersund

Egersund has an average annual temperature of 6.8°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (14.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.2°C / 32°F -9.1° / 6.1° 252.6
Feb 1.1°C / 34°F -7.4° / 6.9° 246.1
Mar 2.1°C / 36°F -5° / 8.8° 172.2
Apr 4.7°C / 40°F -3° / 15.5° 71.4
May 8.6°C / 47°F 0.6° / 19.4° 97.7
Jun 13.1°C / 56°F 5.7° / 22.8° 124.5
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 7.7° / 22.5° 163.8
Aug 14.1°C / 57°F 7.8° / 21.7° 152.9
Sep 11.7°C / 53°F 5.1° / 19.6° 165.7
Oct 7.7°C / 46°F 0.2° / 13.4° 219.2
Nov 3.6°C / 39°F -6.4° / 10° 204.5
Dec 1°C / 34°F -7.5° / 7.5° 239.9
Egersund experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below Norway avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density4,648/sq mi
Coordinates58.4513°N, 5.9997°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Norway avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.64"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 76 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 133 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 107 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 128 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 121 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 123 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 63 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 135 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 75 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 54 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 105 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 121 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 36 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 45 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 71 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 114 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 55 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 34 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 148 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 76 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 76 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 6.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.3 in

Egersund has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Egersund

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rundevoll skole - - - -
Grøne Bråden skole - - - -
Samfundets skole Egersund - - - -
Gamleveien skole - - - -
Eigerøy skole - - - -
Husabø skole - - - -
Husabø ungdomsskole - - - -
Lagård ungdomsskole - - - -
Dalane videregående skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Egersund

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Rogaland - AAC+ 158 kbps

Museums in Egersund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bilstadhuset
Dalane folkemuseum
Egersund Fayancemuseum
Knudaheio
Kvernhusanlegg Fuglestad
Time bygdemuseum
Varden sjøredningsmuseum

Libraries in Egersund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bjerkreim folkebibliotek0.0
Eigersund folkebibliotek0.0
Hå folkebibliotek, avd. Ogna0.0

Hotels in Egersund

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand hotell Egersund

Restaurants in Egersund

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dolly Dimples Egersund
Hauen Kro
Kniv & Gaffel
Kosen

Cafes in Egersund

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biblioteket
Egersund Is&Sjokoladefabrikk

Dentists in Egersund

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Egersund tannklinikk
Jane Elizabeth Fardal
Tannlege Olafbjørnsen / Smil
Tannlege Skaaland

Train Stations in Egersund

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Egersund

Bus Stations in Egersund

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Egersund bussterminal

Gas Stations in Egersund

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Egersund
Jæren Olje Tengs
St1 Eiekrysset
Uno-X 7-Eleven Helleland
Uno-X Egersund
Uno-X Eie
YX Truck Helleland

Banks in Egersund

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 SR-Bank Egersund

Shopping Malls in Egersund

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eger Stormarked

Gyms in Egersund

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EVO Egersund
Spinneriet Treningssenter

Breweries in Egersund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Berentsens Brygghus AS

Ski Resorts Near Egersund

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bjørnestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Egersund

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stavanger Airport, SolaSVGLarge Airport
Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field-Small Airport
Lista Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Egersund

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Egersund post i butikk
Eigerøy post i butikk
Rundevoll post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Egersund

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bakkebø kirke
Chin Bethel Church
Det Almindelige Samfundets kirke
Egersund kapell
Egersund kirke
Eigerøy arbeidskirke
Hadland bedehus
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Methodistenkirken
Samfundets kirke

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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 Egersund

What is the population of Egersund?

Egersund has a population of 11,433 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,648 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Egersund?

Egersund has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

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