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Hemsedal, Norway

Buskerud · Norway

Hemsedal is a small town in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 1,876. Elevation: 2,034 ft (620 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,876 Population 5,360/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
31°F Avg Temperature -1°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Hemsedal

Hemsedal

Hemsedal is a municipality in Buskerud county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Hallingdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Trøym. Hemsedal lies on the Norwegian National Road 52. Hemsedal Municipality is located 220 km (136.70 mi) northwest of Oslo and 273 km (169.63 mi) from Bergen. In 1897, Hemsedal was separated from Gol Municipality to become a municipality of its own.

People

Population1,876
Density5,360/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp31°F (-1°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Population1,876
Population Density5,360 / sq mi
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Coordinates60.8629°, 8.5534°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceBuskerud
Average Temperature31°F (-1°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.6 inches (45 cm)

About Hemsedal

Hemsedal is a small town in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 1,876. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hemsedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average30.5°F
44% below Norway avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density5,360/sq mi
Coordinates60.8629°N, 8.5534°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 17.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 22, 1994.

Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 75 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 121 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 62 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 113 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 - 141 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 144 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 144 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m - 141 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 61 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.9 in
March 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
September 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
October 31°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 3.0 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.7 in

Hemsedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 15°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Hemsedal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hemsedal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ål bygdemuseum
Ål Stavkyrkjemuseum
Hemsedal bygdetun
Rolf Nesch museum

Libraries in Hemsedal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ål bibliotek0.0
Hemsedal folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hemsedal

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fanitullen
Fyri Resort Hemsedal
Harahorn
Skarsnuten Mountain Resort & Spa
Skogstad Hotell
Skogstad Hotell & Fjellresort

Restaurants in Hemsedal

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

8 Glass
Døli Hemsedal
Peppes Pizza
Tapas Club

Cafes in Hemsedal

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fjellkafeen
Flævasshytta
Hemsedal Cafe
Hollvin
Skistua Hemsedal
Solstua

Monuments in Hemsedal

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Putnaklanten

Theme Parks in Hemsedal

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Høyt & Lavt Hemsedal

Dentists in Hemsedal

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fjelltannlegen
Hemsedal tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Hemsedal

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St1 Hemsedal

Banks in Hemsedal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Hallingdal Valdres Hemsedal

Shopping Malls in Hemsedal

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hovtun kjøpesenter

Gyms in Hemsedal

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helselaben

Ski Resorts Near Hemsedal

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Uvdal alpinsenter (Senteret) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Geilo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nesfjellet Alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hallingskarvet skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ål skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skarslia Ski- og Akesenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skagahøgdi skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hemsedal skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Brattstølen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tyin-Filefjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hemsedal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fagernes Airport, Leirin-Small Airport
Geilo Airport Dagali-Small Airport
Gol AirportGLLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hemsedal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hemsedal post i butikk

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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 Hemsedal

What is the population of Hemsedal?

Hemsedal has a population of 1,876 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,360 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hemsedal?

Hemsedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 17.6 inches of snow.

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