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Hansnes, Norway

Troms · Norway

Hansnes is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 493. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

493 Population 2,595/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population493
Density2,595/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population493
Population Density2,595 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates69.9670°, 19.6275°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTroms
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (928 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.5 inches (47 cm)

About Hansnes

Hansnes is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 493. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hansnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below Norway avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,595/sq mi
Coordinates69.9670°N, 19.6275°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Norway avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (May) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jul 21, 1994 142 km NNW of Gryllefjord, Norway M3.2 146 km
Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 138 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 125 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 66 km
Jan 21, 1995 98 km WNW of Hansnes, Norway M2.9 98 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 101 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 99 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 67 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 48 km
Oct 21, 1992 88 km N of Andenes, Norway M2.6 136 km
Mar 24, 1992 126 km NNW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.6 137 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 133 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 52 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 53 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in

Hansnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Hansnes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hansnes barne- og ungdomsskole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hansnes

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Hansnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karlsøy folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Hansnes

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Direktør’n Bistro

Dentists in Hansnes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hansnes tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Hansnes

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bunker Oil Hansnes
Esso Hansnes

Ski Resorts Near Hansnes

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tromsø Alpinpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grønnåsen hoppsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hansnes

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tromsø AirportTOSLarge Airport
Villmobakken Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hansnes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hansnes post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hansnes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ringvassøy kirke

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Hansnes

What is the population of Hansnes?

Hansnes has a population of 493 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,595 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hansnes?

Hansnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

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