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Hemnes, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Hemnes is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 613. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

613 Population 2,270/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population613
Density2,270/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population613
Population Density2,270 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates59.7209°, 11.4552°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.4 inches (29 cm)

About Hemnes

Hemnes is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 613. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hemnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,270/sq mi
Coordinates59.7209°N, 11.4552°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 65 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 50 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 53 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 87 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 87 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 72 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 137 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 54 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 139 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 97 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 56 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 56 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 110 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 129 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 45 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 87 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 80 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 48 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Hemnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Hemnes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bråte skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hemnes

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Hemnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aur prestegård
Aurskog-Høland bygdetun
Folkenborg museum
Folkenborg Museum
Haldenvassdragets Kanalmuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Norsk transporthistorisk museum
Ørje Gamle veistasjon
Trøgstad bygdemuseum
Trollull fellesmagasin
Trollull fellesmagasin
Urskog fort

Libraries in Hemnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aurskog-Høland bibliotek0.0
Dalen skole, biblioteket0.0
Eidsberg bibliotek0.0
Marker folkebibliotek0.0
Trøgstad bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hemnes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rømskog Hotell Spa & Resort

Dentists in Hemnes

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Inge Magnussen

Gas Stations in Hemnes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Hemnes

Banks in Hemnes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Høland og Setskog Sparebank Hemnes

Ski Resorts Near Hemnes

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SNØ Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lundbybakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hemnes

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjerstad Gård Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjølstad Airfield-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Storsjøen Ice-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hemnes

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hemnes post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hemnes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Søndre Høland kirke

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Waterfalls
4
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 Hemnes

What is the population of Hemnes?

Hemnes has a population of 613 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,270 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hemnes?

Hemnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches, with 11.4 inches of snow.

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