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Hønefoss, Norway
Buskerud · Norway
Hønefoss is a small city in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 13,678. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 13,678 |
| Population Density | 3,897 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.1680°, 10.2565° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Buskerud |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.2 inches (715 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.4 inches (24 cm) |
About Hønefoss
Hønefoss is a small city in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 13,678. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Hønefoss
Hønefoss has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (15°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1680°N, 10.2565°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 67 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
Hønefoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Hønefoss
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, Campus Ringerike | College | - | , |
Schools in Hønefoss
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helgerud skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ringerike videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hønefoss videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ullerål skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hov ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Benterud skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ringerike Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Ung Invest AIB, Ringerike | - | - | - | - |
| Veienmarka ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Veien skole | - | - | - | - |
| Haugsbygd ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vang skole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinsfjorden montessoriskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hønefoss
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P10 Country (AAC HQ) | p4, country | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRJ Norge | pop, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P5 Hits (MP3 128k) | p4, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hønefoss
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kistefosmuseet | ||||
| Kjerratmuseet | ||||
| Lommedalsbanen | ||||
| Ringerikes museum | ||||
| Roenland | ||||
| Veien Kulturminnepark |
Libraries in Hønefoss
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bærum bibliotek, Rykkinn | 0.0 | |||||
| Hole bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Jevnaker folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ringerike bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Hønefoss
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hønefoss
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hønefoss
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hønefoss
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Hønefoss
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hønefoss
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Hønefoss
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hønefoss
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hønefoss
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hønefoss
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hønefoss
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hønefoss
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Hønefoss
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hovdebakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lygna 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 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hannibalbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Hønefoss
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bøverbru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dokka Thomlevold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Husodden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinsvoll Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Hønefoss
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eikli post i butikk | |
| Flattum post i butikk | |
| Hønefoss post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hønefoss
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ask kapell | |
| Filadelfia | |
| Haug kirke | |
| Hønefoss Frikirke | |
| Hønefoss kirke | |
| Hønefoss Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Norderhov kirke | |
| Ringkollen kapell | |
| Ullerål kirke |
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What is the population of Hønefoss?
Hønefoss has a population of 13,678 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,897 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hønefoss?
Hønefoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.