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Fredrikstad, Norway
Østfold · Norway
Fredrikstad is a mid-size city in Østfold, Norway with a population of 83,761. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 83,761 |
| Population Density | 6,389 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.2181°, 10.9298° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Østfold |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (789 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.1 inches (23 cm) |
About Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad is a mid-size city in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 83,761. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (0.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2181°N, 10.9298°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 46 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Fredrikstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Fredrikstad
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Norway | College | - | Visit → |
| Østfold University College | University | - | , |
Schools in Fredrikstad
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambjørnrød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Borge ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Gudeberg barne- og ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Childrens International School Fredrikstad | - | - | - | - |
| Torp skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rød skole Onsøy | - | - | - | - |
| Begby barne- og ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kulturskolen K60 | - | - | - | - |
| Cicignon skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hurrød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gressvik ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kvernhuset ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Trosvik skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sagabakken skole | - | - | - | - |
| Trara skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rødsmyra skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rød skole Kråkerøy | - | - | - | - |
| Borge skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rød Skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hauge skole | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet Fredrikstad, Privat videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Råkollen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Akademi for scenekunst | - | - | - | - |
| Hans Nielsen Hauge videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Plus-Skolen, Yrkesfaglig utdanning | - | - | - | - |
| Wang Fredrikstad | - | - | - | - |
| Torsnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Nøkleby skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fredrikstad Internasjonale skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sonans Fredrikstad | - | - | - | - |
| Haugeåsen ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Østfold fylkeskommunale skole, Åsebråten | - | - | - | - |
| Lunde barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kråkerøy ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Rekustad skole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinerskolen i Fredrikstad | - | - | - | - |
| Glemmen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kjølberg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Frederik II videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Frederik II | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fredrikstad
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Fredrikstad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion 5 | ||||
| Borgarsyssel museum | ||||
| Borgarsyssel museum | ||||
| Elingaard Manor | ||||
| Fotballmuseet | ||||
| Fredrikstad Museum | ||||
| Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter | ||||
| Glasshytta | ||||
| Hans Nielsen Hauges minde | ||||
| Kystmuséet | ||||
| Narnte teglverk | ||||
| Råde forsvarsmuseum | ||||
| Roald Amundsens fødested | ||||
| Rygge museum og historielag |
Libraries in Fredrikstad
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrikstad Bibliotek Gressvik | 0.0 | |||||
| Fredrikstad bibliotek, Østsiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Fredrikstad Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hvaler folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Råde bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rygge bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg bibliotek, Skjeberg områdebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg bibliotek, Tune områdebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg hovedbibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Fredrikstad
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fredrikstad
40 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fredrikstad
23 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Fredrikstad
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fredrikstad
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Fredrikstad
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fredrikstad
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Fredrikstad
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fredrikstad
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Fredrikstad
25 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Fredrikstad
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Fredrikstad
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fredrikstad
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fredrikstad
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fredrikstad
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Fredrikstad
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Fredrikstad
8 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Fredrikstad
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Fredrikstad
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Brygghus | ||||
| Kofoedbryggeriet | ||||
| Nøisom Craft Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Fredrikstad
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Fredrikstad
9 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestenga Skipark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bjørkelangen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fredrikstad
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eidsberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fjällbacka Anra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Näsinge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rakkestad Astorp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trøgstad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fredrikstad
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fjellstad post i butikk | |
| Fredrikstad post i butikk | |
| Gamle Fredrikstad post i butikk | |
| Gressvik post i butikk | |
| Hassingen post i butikk | |
| Kråkerøy post i butikk | |
| Lisleby post i butikk | |
| Rolvsøy post i butikk | |
| Sellebakk post i butikk | |
| Vestre Glemmen post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fredrikstad
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Fredrikstad | |
| Borge kirke | |
| Fredrikstad adventkirke | |
| Fredrikstad Baptistmenighet | |
| Fredrikstad domkirke | |
| Frikirken Fredrikstad | |
| Gamle Glemmen kirke | |
| Glemmen kirke | |
| Gressvik kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kjølstad kirke | |
| Kråkerøy kirke | |
| Leie gravlunds kapell | |
| Metodistkirken Fredrikstad | |
| Østre Fredrikstad kirke | |
| Østre Gravlund kapell | |
| Petrikirken | |
| Sion | |
| St. Birgitta kirke | |
| Vestre Fredrikstad gravlunds kapell |
Explore Near Fredrikstad
Quick Facts
Around Fredrikstad
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Fredrikstad
134 places within 15 km
- • Bjørnstadskipet
- • Breifjell
- • Fuglevik steinalderboplass
- • Gravhauger - Midtfeltet
- • Gravhauger - Vestfeltet
- + 17 more
- • Andersenslippen
- • Askedalstangen
- • Bevøstranda
- • Brakkebaugsanden
- • Buvikstranda
- + 39 more
- • Kongsten Fort
- • Hattehulene
- • Greåker fort
- • Gyllerås batteri
- • Kjøkøy fort
- • Rauøy fort
- • Ravneberget Fort
- + 2 more
- • Det Grunnmurede Galleri
- • Galleri 1845
- • Østfold Kunstsenter / Galleri ØKS
- • Slevik
- • Strømtangen fyr
- • Åkerberget
- • Årumfjellet
- • Breifjell
- • Enhusfjellet
- • Grimstadåsen
- + 13 more
- • Bråten
- • Fredrikstad dampsag
- • Heiesmia
- • Jordkjelleren
- • Kaffebrakka
- + 8 more
- • Gamlebyen modelljernbanesenter
- • Appelsintoppen
- • Blåkollen
- • Blåsopp
- • Borge Varde
- • Fjellhesten
- + 17 more
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What is the population of Fredrikstad?
Fredrikstad has a population of 83,761 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 6,389 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fredrikstad?
Fredrikstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.