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Giskemo, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Giskemo is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 548. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

548 Population 1,034/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
69.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population548
Density1,034/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain69.7 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Population548
Population Density1,034 / sq mi
Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Coordinates62.4833°, 6.8667°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation69.7 inches (1,770 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.7 inches (88 cm)

About Giskemo

Giskemo is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 548. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Giskemo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates62.4833°N, 6.8667°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"
83% above Norway avg
Snowfall 34.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 109 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 130 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 22 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 146 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 122 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 132 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 52 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 132 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 142 km
Feb 2, 1991 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway M2.9 77 km
Jan 16, 1992 30 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.9 136 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 61 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 64 km
May 2, 1993 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway M2.8 113 km
Mar 17, 1995 37 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.8 143 km
Apr 22, 1990 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway M2.7 120 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 136 km
Mar 24, 1994 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.7 117 km
Aug 24, 1991 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway M2.7 113 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 141 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 70 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 68 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 37 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 69 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 70 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 62 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 146 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 136 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 33 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 46 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 18 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 7.3 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 5.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 7.6 in
October 42°F (5°C) 7.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 7.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 8.4 in Wettest

Giskemo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (2.9").

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Museums in Giskemo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ytste Skotet museumsgard

Libraries in Giskemo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haram folkebibliotek, Vatne filial0.0
Midsund bibliotek0.0
Ørskog folkebibliotek0.0
Skodje bibliotek0.0
Stordal bibliotek0.0
Stranda folkebibliotek0.0
Vestnes folkebibliotek0.0

Cafes in Giskemo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fjellstova
Kokarsteinen

Breweries in Giskemo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tonga Gardsbryggeri
Trollbryggeriet

Ski Resorts Near Giskemo

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 $0
Hornindal skisenter 0.0 $0
Ørsta skisenter 0.0 $0
Lilleåsen skitrekk 0.0 $0
Strandafjellet skisenter 0.0 $0
Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter 0.0 $0
Stordal alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Spjelkavikheisa 0.0 $0
Ørskogfjell skisenter 0.0 $0
Tusten Skiheiser 0.0 $0

Airports Near Giskemo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Molde Airport, ÅrøMOLMedium Airport
Gossen AirfieldSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
2
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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 Giskemo

What is the population of Giskemo?

Giskemo has a population of 548 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,034 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Giskemo?

Giskemo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.7 inches, with 34.7 inches of snow.

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