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Fitjar, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Fitjar is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 1,751. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,751 Population 3,127/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
73.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,751
Density3,127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain73.7 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,751
Population Density3,127 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates59.9180°, 5.3167°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation73.7 inches (1,872 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fitjar

Fitjar is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 1,751. 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 37°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Fitjar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below Norway avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,127/sq mi
Coordinates59.9180°N, 5.3167°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"
94% above Norway avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (May) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 137 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 44 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 81 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 43 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 44 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 49 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 41 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 46 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 140 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 91 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 36 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 105 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 138 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 59 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 41 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 129 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 98 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 54 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 68 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 93 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
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 141 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 122 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 122 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 6.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 5.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 8.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (6°C) 8.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 8.7 in

Fitjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Fitjar

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fitjar vidaregåande skule - - - -
Rimbareid barne- og ungdomsskule - - - -
Øvrebygda skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fitjar

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk p1 Hordaland - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sotra - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Fitjar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aker Stord industrimuseum
Årskog museum
Eldhuset
Futastova
Gruvemuseet på Litlabø
Hatlandsløo
Hufthamartunet
Klovastovo
Krambua
Kulleseid Telegrafstation
Kystmuseet Bakkasund
Landa Stabburet
Møllebua
Skulestova
Smio
Stolmastovo
Stord maritime museum
Sunnhordland museum
Sunnhordlandstunet

Libraries in Fitjar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Austevoll folkebibliotek0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Finnås filial0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Svortland0.0
Fitjar folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek, Litlabø filial0.0
Tysnes folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Fitjar

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitjar Fjordhotell

Cafes in Fitjar

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annemor
Vågnes Kro

Gas Stations in Fitjar

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitjar
Uno-X Fitjar

Breweries in Fitjar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
En Liten Øl AS

Stadiums & Teams in Fitjar

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fitjar

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bygdastølen skiskytterstadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furedalen alpin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aktiven skiheis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gullbotn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eikedalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fitjar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bergen Airport, FleslandBGOLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRPMedium Airport
Os Vaksinen Ulven Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fitjar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fitjar post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fitjar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Betania
Fitjar kyrkje
Øvrebygda Bedehus

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Fitjar

What is the population of Fitjar?

Fitjar has a population of 1,751 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,127 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fitjar?

Fitjar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.7 inches.

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