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Hol, Norway

Buskerud · Norway

Hol is a small town in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 282. Elevation: 1,772 ft (540 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

Data updated June 2026

282 Population 226/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population282
Density226/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Population282
Population Density226 / sq mi
Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Coordinates60.6151°, 8.2940°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceBuskerud
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.1 inches (49 cm)

About Hol

Hol is a small town in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 282. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet (540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 280 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below Norway avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates60.6151°N, 8.2940°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Norway avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 29, 2004.

Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 123 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 144 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 128 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 76 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 129 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 143 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 80 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 135 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 82 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 75 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in

Hol has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Hol

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hallingskarvet skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hol

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Hol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ål bygdemuseum
Dagali museum
Hol bygdemuseum

Libraries in Hol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hol folkebibliotek, Geilo0.0
Hol folkebibliotek, Holet bibliotekavdeling0.0
Hol folkebibliotek, Hovet bibliotekfilial0.0

Hotels in Hol

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hallingskarvet fjellstue
Hermon Høyfjellssenter
Rødungstøl Høyfjellshotell
Skarslia Hotellet

Cafes in Hol

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skarslia ski og akesenter Kafe

Gas Stations in Hol

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Hol (automat)
Driv Kleivi

Banks in Hol

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skue Sparebank Hol

Ski Resorts Near Hol

10 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 - - -
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 - - -
Tyin-Filefjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hol

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Geilo Airport Dagali-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hol

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hovet post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hol

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hol gamle kyrkje
Hol kyrkje
Hovet kyrkje

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Waterfalls
5
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 Hol

What is the population of Hol?

Hol has a population of 282 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 226 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hol?

Hol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches, with 19.1 inches of snow.

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