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Fossbergom, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Fossbergom is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 2,211. Elevation: 1,444 ft (440 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-0°C).

2,211 Population 40/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -0°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Fossbergom

Fossbergom

Fossbergom or Lom is the administrative centre of Lom Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located on the south shore of the river Otta, at the north end of the Bøverdal valley. The 1.47-square-kilometre (360-acre) village has a population (2024) of 839 and a population density of 571 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,480/sq mi). Fossbergom is the main population centre for the municipality and a large portion of the residents work in the tourism, commerce, and the service sectors.

People

Population2,211
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-0°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Population2,211
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Coordinates61.8377°, 8.5684°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature31°F (-0°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.1 inches (46 cm)

About Fossbergom

Fossbergom is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 2,211. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet (440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Fossbergom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average31.2°F
42% below Norway avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates61.8377°N, 8.5684°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Norway avg
Snowfall 18.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 135 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 139 km
Mar 11, 1992 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway M2.6 138 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 71 km
Oct 3, 1994 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 122 km
Mar 16, 1995 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 120 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 85 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 61 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 88 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 90 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 77 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 90 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 88 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 109 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 81 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 123 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 108 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 81 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
September 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Fossbergom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 17°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Fossbergom

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lom ungdomsskule
Nord-Gudbrandsdal vidaregåande skule, Lom
Loar skule
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Radio Stations near Fossbergom

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fossbergom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fossheim Steinsenter
Lom bygdamuseum
Norsk Fjellsenter
Stavkyrkjesenteret i Lom

Libraries in Fossbergom

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lom folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Fossbergom

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andvord Gard
Brimibue
Fossberg hotel
Fossheim hotell
Røisheim hotell

Restaurants in Fossbergom

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amore
Brimibue
Milano
Nordal Turisthotell

Cafes in Fossbergom

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sentral'n Kafé og Isbar

Dentists in Fossbergom

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken Lom
Tannlege Alexander Lapschies
Tannlege Per Bådshaug
Tannlege Ragnhild Langøygard

Gas Stations in Fossbergom

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Lom
Esso Lom

Banks in Fossbergom

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Lom og Skjåk Hovedkontor Lom

Ski Resorts Near Fossbergom

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tyin-Filefjell 0.0 $0
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 $0
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 $0
Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fossbergom

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bjorli AirfieldSmall Airport
Blestergrende AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Fossbergom

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lom post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fossbergom

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lom stavkyrkje

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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 Fossbergom

What is the population of Fossbergom?

Fossbergom has a population of 2,211 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 56.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fossbergom?

Fossbergom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 18.1 inches of snow.

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