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Hokksund, Norway

Buskerud · Norway

Hokksund is a small city in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 9,884. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,884 Population 9,413/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population9,884
Density9,413/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population9,884
Population Density9,413 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates59.7708°, 9.9099°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceBuskerud
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,202 mm)
Annual Snowfall123.6 inches (314 cm)

About Hokksund

Hokksund is a small city in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 9,884. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hokksund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 123.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density9,413/sq mi
Coordinates59.7708°N, 9.9099°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above Norway avg
Snowfall 123.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 90 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 81 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 139 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 120 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 123 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 128 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 109 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 60 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 90 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 80 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 82 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 89 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 77 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 58 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 71 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 28 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 140 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 148 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 - 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in

Hokksund has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Hokksund

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vestfossen barneskole - - - -
Vestfossen ungdomsskole - - - -
Lerberg skole og kompetansesenter - - - -
Ormåsen barneskole - - - -
Skotselv skole - - - -
Røren barneskole - - - -
Gamle Hokksund skole - - - -
Hokksund ungdomsskole - - - -
Eiker videregående skole - - - -
Hokksund barneskole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hokksund

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Metro Buskerud music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hokksund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eidsfos hovedgård
Eidsfoss jernverksmuseum
Eiker Arkiv
Fossesholm herregård
Gulden kunstverk
Jernverket Eidsfoss
Knutsensmia
Konnerudgruvene
Krøderbanen
Norsk Vassdragsmuseum
Norsk Vegmuseum Labro
Nøstetangen norsk glassmuseum
Numedalslågens Fløtningsmuseum
Portåsen

Libraries in Hokksund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hof bibliotek0.0
Midt-Buskerud bibliotek Åmot0.0
Midt-Buskerud bibliotek Modum0.0
Mjøndalen Public Library0.0
Øvre Eiker bibliotek0.0
Øvre Eiker bibliotek, Fiskum filial0.0
Øvre Eiker bibliotek, Skotselv filial0.0

Hotels in Hokksund

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanden Hotell

Restaurants in Hokksund

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Khalilo Tapas
Maitree Thai & Sushi Resturant
Mirawa House
Onkel Thor
Sakura Sushi Hokksund
Union pizza
Wongchoi Wok

Cafes in Hokksund

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjørgs Café
Café Cellulose
Fru Olsen
Hotellet
Langebru Gjestegård
Step in
Sundhaug1

Theatres in Hokksund

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokksund kultursal

Clinics in Hokksund

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NO #905836810

Dentists in Hokksund

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Budak

Train Stations in Hokksund

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokksund
Steinberg
Vestfossen

Gas Stations in Hokksund

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Driv Hokksund
Esso Hokksund
LPG Skotselv Scandicgas AS Eiker
NO #622317433
Uno-X 7-Eleven Langebru
Uno-X Frognes
Uno-X Hokksund
YX Bråtabakken (automat)
YX Vestfossen

Banks in Hokksund

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Modum Hokksund
SpareBank 1 Sørøst-Norge
Sparebanken Øst Hokksund
Sparebanken Øst Skotselv
Sparebanken Øst Vestfossen

Shopping Malls in Hokksund

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eiker Senter

Gyms in Hokksund

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Feelgood Hokksund

Breweries in Hokksund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Eiker ølfabrikk

Stadiums & Teams in Hokksund

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hokksund

20 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fagerfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringerudsetra skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Norefjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen alpinbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Modum skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Martabakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fagerfjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Løvaasjordet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hannibalbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montebello ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Storeskar skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hokksund

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Notodden AirportNTBMedium Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Hokksund Airfield-Small Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lier Airfield-Small Airport
Ruteig Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hokksund

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gamle Hokksund post i butikk
Hokksund post i butikk
Skotselv post i butikk
Vestfossen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hokksund

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bakke kirke
Haug kirke
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
LaserWash Hovedkontor
Senterkirken Eiker
Skotselv Seventh-day Adventist Church
Vestfossen kapell
Vestfossen kirke
Watsanpong

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Waterfalls
3
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 Hokksund

What is the population of Hokksund?

Hokksund has a population of 9,884 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 9,413 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hokksund?

Hokksund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches, with 123.6 inches of snow.

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