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Fosser, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Fosser is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 557. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

557 Population 2,063/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population557
Density2,063/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population557
Population Density2,063 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates59.8198°, 11.4866°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.4 inches (29 cm)

About Fosser

Fosser is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 557. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Fosser has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,063/sq mi
Coordinates59.8198°N, 11.4866°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 75 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 40 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 51 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 75 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 98 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 61 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 48 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 148 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 127 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 88 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 46 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 46 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 120 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 124 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 40 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 96 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 85 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 54 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Fosser has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Fosser

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aur prestegård
Aurskog-Høland bygdetun
Norsk transporthistorisk museum
Rånåsfoss kraftstasjon
Trøgstad bygdemuseum
Urskog fort
Urskog-Hølandsbanen

Libraries in Fosser

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aurskog-Høland bibliotek0.0
Sørum bibliotek, Sørumsand0.0
Trøgstad bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Fosser

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Steinbyhytta

Ski Resorts Near Fosser

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 $0
Lundbybakkene 0.0 $0
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 $0
SNØ Oslo 0.0 $0
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 $0

Airports Near Fosser

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Eidsberg AirstripSmall Airport
Feiring AirfieldSmall Airport
Gjerstad Gård AirstripSmall Airport
Gjølstad AirfieldSmall Airport
Gulli AirstripSmall Airport
Haga AirfieldSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
MaarudSmall Airport
Rakkestad Astorp AirfieldSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Storsjøen IceSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Trøgstad AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Fosser

What is the population of Fosser?

Fosser has a population of 557 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,063 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fosser?

Fosser has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 11.4 inches of snow.

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