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Herre, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Herre is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 1,281. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,281 Population 1,857/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
38.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Herre

Herre

Herre is a village in Bamble Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The village is located in the northern part of the municipality on the western side of the Frierfjord. There are road connections to Skien/Porsgrunn to the northeast and to Stathelle to the southeast. Herre Church, built in 1905, is located in the village.

People

Population1,281
Density1,857/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,281
Population Density1,857 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates59.1035°, 9.5620°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.1 inches (967 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Herre

Herre is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 1,281. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Herre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below Norway avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,857/sq mi
Coordinates59.1035°N, 9.5620°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below Norway avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 83 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 147 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 103 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 149 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 119 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 80 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 129 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 36 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 147 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 150 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 145 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 150 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 94 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 46 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 122 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 57 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Herre has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Herre

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kilebygda montessoriskole - - - -
Herre skole - - - -
Svanen skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Herre

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Herre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bamble Kystmuseum
Berg Museum
Brevik bymuseum
Brevik bymuseum
DuVerden sjøfartsmuseum og vitensenter
Henrik Ibsen museum
Jønnevald rutebilanlegg
Kittelsenhuset
Playmobil museum
Porselensmuseet
Porsgrunn bymuseum & prestegårdshagen
Sjøfartsmuseet
Telemark museum

Libraries in Herre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bamble bibliotek og litteraturhus0.0
Kragerø bibliotek0.0
Porsgrunn bibliotek0.0
Siljan bibliotek0.0
Skien bibliotek0.0
Skien bibliotek0.0
Skien bibliotek, Gulset avdeling0.0
Skien bibliotek, Klyve filial0.0

Farmers Markets in Herre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torvet

Gas Stations in Herre

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Driv Heistad
LPG Heistad
Uno-X Rafnes

Breweries in Herre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bryggerhuset Veholt
Telemark Mikrobryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Herre

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Herre

12 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lifjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Storeskar skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montebello ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hannibalbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Løvaasjordet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flugonfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Herre

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Notodden AirportNTBMedium Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Hokksund Airfield-Small Airport
Lunde Nome Airfield-Small Airport
Ruteig Airstrip-Small Airport
Skitnerød flyplass-Small Airport

Post Offices in Herre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Herre post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Herre

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herre kirke
Kilebygda kirke

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 Herre

What is the population of Herre?

Herre has a population of 1,281 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,857 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Herre?

Herre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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