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Fossby, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Fossby is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 318. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

318 Population 482/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population318
Density482/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population318
Population Density482 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates59.2222°, 11.6993°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.1 inches (33 cm)

About Fossby

Fossby is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 318. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Fossby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density482/sq mi
Coordinates59.2222°N, 11.6993°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Norway avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 39 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 107 km
Feb 1, 1995 11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden M3.4 149 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 70 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 142 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 37 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 134 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 128 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 98 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 108 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 128 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 140 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 113 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 112 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 92 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 98 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 97 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 114 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 76 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 74 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Fossby has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Fossby

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aremark skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fossby

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fossby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ørje Gamle veistasjon
Sandbekk mølle
Strømsfoss mølle

Libraries in Fossby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aremark folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Fossby

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Furulund
KirkengStua Spiseri

Cafes in Fossby

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Møllerens hus

Gas Stations in Fossby

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YX Aremark

Banks in Fossby

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marker Sparebank Aremark

Ski Resorts Near Fossby

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfjället Skicenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fossby

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Charlottenberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Fjällbacka Anra Airfield-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fossby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aremark post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fossby

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aremark kirke
Holmgill kirke

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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 Fossby

What is the population of Fossby?

Fossby has a population of 318 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 482 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fossby?

Fossby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches, with 13.1 inches of snow.

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