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Hareid, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Hareid is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 3,626. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

3,626 Population 3,626/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
72.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Hareid

Hareid

Hareid is the administrative centre of Hareid Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern coast of the island of Hareidlandet, along the Sulafjorden. The village has a shopping center, some industry, a hotel, and Hareid Church.

People

Population3,626
Density3,626/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain72.3 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,626
Population Density3,626 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates62.3704°, 6.0290°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation72.3 inches (1,837 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.3 inches (34 cm)

About Hareid

Hareid is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 3,626. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hareid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Norway avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density3,626/sq mi
Coordinates62.3704°N, 6.0290°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above Norway avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.35"
Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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 65 km
Jul 27, 1994 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 127 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 92 km
Jun 26, 1993 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 113 km
Aug 26, 2022 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway M3.8 135 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 41 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 129 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 78 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 101 km
Jun 1, 2001 91 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.5 147 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 89 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 116 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 139 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 50 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 88 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 128 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 128 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 118 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 132 km
Jul 11, 1992 102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.0 133 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 74 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 70 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 72 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 71 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 74 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 106 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 138 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 126 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 37 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 65 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 7.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 6.0 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 5.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
August 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 8.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 8.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 8.4 in Wettest

Hareid has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Hareid

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hjørungavåg skule
Hareid ungdomsskule
Hareid skule
Bigset skule
Vartdal skule
Brandal friskule
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Radio Stations near Hareid

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Møre og Romsdal MP3 96 kbps
P7 Kristen Pop contemporary christian music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ålesund AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Hareid

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ålesund museum
Brudavolltunet
Devold museum
Fiskerimuseet
Godøy Kystmuseum
Ishavsmuseet «Aarvak»
Ivar Aasen-tunet
Jugendstilsenteret
Kunstmuseet Kube
Middelaldermuseet Borgundkaupangen
Sivert Aarflot-museet
Sunnmøre museum
Volda bygdetun
Waldehuset

Libraries in Hareid

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålesund library0.0
Giske folkebibliotek0.0
Haram folkebibliotek, Lepsøy filial0.0
Hareid folkebibliotek0.0
Ørsta folkebibliotek0.0
Sula bibliotek0.0
Sula bibliotek, Mauseidvåg filial0.0
Ulstein bibliotek0.0
Volda folkebibliotek0.0

Dentists in Hareid

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Dagfinn Snipsøyr
Tannlegene Øiestad og Hjelle

Bus Stations in Hareid

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hareid bussterminal

Gas Stations in Hareid

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Hareid

Banks in Hareid

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Søre Sunnmøre Vartdal
Sparebanken Møre Hareid

Golf Courses in Hareid

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hareid Golfbane

Stadiums & Teams in Hareid

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hareid

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Breimsbygda Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 $0
Harpefossen skisenter 0.0 $0
Hornindal skisenter 0.0 $0
Ørsta skisenter 0.0 $0
Volda skisenter 0.0 $0
Spjelkavikheisa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hareid

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ålesund AirportAESLarge Airport
Ørsta-Volda Airport, HovdenHOVMedium Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hareid

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hareid post i butikk
Vartdal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hareid

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hareid kyrkje
Vartdal kyrkje

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Waterfalls
1
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 Hareid

What is the population of Hareid?

Hareid has a population of 3,626 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,626 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hareid?

Hareid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.3 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow.

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