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Glomfjord, Norway
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Glomfjord is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,089. Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).
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About Glomfjord
Glomfjord is a village in Meløy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The industrial community is located along Norwegian County Road 17 at the head of the Glomfjorden, just north of the Arctic Circle. The 1.19-square-kilometre (290-acre) village has a population (2023) of 1,089 and a population density of 915 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,370/sq mi).
People
Climate
| Population | 1,089 |
| Population Density | 2,475 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.8166°, 13.9440° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Nordland |
| Average Temperature | 34°F (1°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.5 inches (1,790 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.9 inches (114 cm) |
About Glomfjord
Glomfjord is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,089. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 34.4°F |
| 36% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.8166°N, 13.9440°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 109 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 7.6 in |
Glomfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 23°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.4").
Schools in Glomfjord
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meløy videregående skole | — | — | — | — |
| Glomfjord skole | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Glomfjord
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P1 Nordland | local news, national | AAC+ 159 kbps | |
| Radio 3 Bodø | football commentary, local news | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Nærkanalen | — | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Glomfjord
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildeskål prestegård | ||||
| Glomfjord Industrimuseums | ||||
| Ørnes gamle handelssted |
Libraries in Glomfjord
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildeskål folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Meløy bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Glomfjord
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Glomfjord
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Glomfjord
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Glomfjord
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Glomfjord
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munklia hoppsenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Glomfjord
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bodø Airport | BOO | Large Airport |
| Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll | MQN | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Glomfjord
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Glomfjord post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Glomfjord
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Glomfjord kirke |
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What is the population of Glomfjord?
Glomfjord has a population of 1,089 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,475 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Glomfjord?
Glomfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches, with 44.9 inches of snow.