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Grong, Norway

Trøndelag · Norway

Grong is a small town in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 1,065. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

1,065 Population 3,227/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
51.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Grong

Grong

is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Namdalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Medjå. Other villages in the municipality include Bergsmoen, Formofoss, Gartland, and Harran.

People

Population1,065
Density3,227/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain51.1 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population1,065
Population Density3,227 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates64.4646°, 12.3160°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTrøndelag
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation51.1 inches (1,297 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)

About Grong

Grong is a small town in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 1,065. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Grong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Norway avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density3,227/sq mi
Coordinates64.4646°N, 12.3160°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above Norway avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.75"
Driest Month (May) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Dec 12, 1994.

Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 73 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 124 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 56 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 149 km
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 73 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 4.0 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.0 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
September 47°F (8°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 38°F (3°C) 5.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 5.1 in

Grong has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 23°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Grong

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Grong videregående skole
Grong barne- og ungdomsskole
Namdals folkehøgskole
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Radio Stations near Grong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Grong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gjerstadhuset
Grong bygdamuseum
Saemien Sijte
Vonheim

Libraries in Grong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grong folkebibliotek0.0
Grong folkebibliotek, Harran bok i butikk0.0
Høylandet folkebibliotek0.0
Snåsa bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Grong

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grong Gård
Grong Vertshus
Heia Gjestegård

Cafes in Grong

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Åttekant'n
Snøhytta
Varmestua
Vertshuset

Dentists in Grong

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalseth tannklinikk

Veterinaries in Grong

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #3484761652

Train Stations in Grong

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grong

Gas Stations in Grong

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express Grong
Haltbakk Express Grong
YX Grong

Banks in Grong

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grong Sparebank Hovedkontor
Sparebank 1 SMN Grong

Shopping Malls in Grong

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grong Kjøpesenter

Breweries in Grong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Namdalsbryggeriet

Ski Resorts Near Grong

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Blommen skisenter 0.0 $0
Grong skisenter 0.0 $0
Vinterlandet Namsskogan 0.0 $0

Airports Near Grong

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
GraundalenSmall Airport
Grong/Bjørgan AirfieldSmall Airport
Henning (Nedre Langli)Small Airport
Kolåsens flygfältSmall Airport
Namsos AirportOSYSmall Airport
Overhalla AirstripSmall Airport
Snåsa Airfield GrønøraSmall Airport

Post Offices in Grong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grong post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grong

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gløshaug kirke
Grong kirke

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Waterfalls
32
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 Grong

What is the population of Grong?

Grong has a population of 1,065 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,227 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grong?

Grong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.1 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

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