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Grøa, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Grøa is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 502. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

502 Population 4,183/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population502
Density4,183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population502
Population Density4,183 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates62.6439°, 8.7247°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,112 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.5 inches (67 cm)

About Grøa

Grøa is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 502. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Grøa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 26.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.7°F
39% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density4,183/sq mi
Coordinates62.6439°N, 8.7247°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Norway avg
Snowfall 26.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.80"
Driest Month (May) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 109 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 132 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 131 km
Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 147 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 112 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 129 km
Mar 11, 1992 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway M2.6 144 km
Jul 31, 2004 southern Norway M2.6 122 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 132 km
Oct 3, 1994 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 123 km
Mar 16, 1995 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 124 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 90 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 111 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 133 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 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 129 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 130 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 80 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 130 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 129 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 44 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 121 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 119 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 118 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 94 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 104 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.2 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
May 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
June 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
July 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
September 40°F (5°C) 4.7 in
October 33°F (1°C) 4.5 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 4.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Grøa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 21°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Grøa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Løykja skole
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Museums in Grøa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sunndal bygdemuseum
Svinviks arboret

Libraries in Grøa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sunndal folkebibliotek0.0

Ski Resorts Near Grøa

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sunndal alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Surnadal alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Grøa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bjorli AirfieldSmall Airport
Blestergrende AirstripSmall Airport
Fiske AirfieldSmall Airport
Gravvold AirfieldSmall Airport
Vinnu AirfieldSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
13
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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 Grøa

What is the population of Grøa?

Grøa has a population of 502 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,183 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grøa?

Grøa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches, with 26.5 inches of snow.

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