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Hopen, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Hopen is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 930. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

930 Population 1,409/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population930
Density1,409/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population930
Population Density1,409 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates63.4654°, 8.0144°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,552 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.7 inches (55 cm)

About Hopen

Hopen is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 930. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Hopen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below Norway avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,409/sq mi
Coordinates63.4654°N, 8.0144°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Norway avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.40"
Driest Month (May) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 117 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 118 km
Jul 19, 1990 155 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.2 145 km
Jan 4, 2004 167 km NW of Kristiansund, Norway M2.9 148 km
Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 68 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 145 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 102 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 54 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 71 km
Mar 21, 1995 154 km WNW of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 145 km
Jul 31, 2004 southern Norway M2.6 96 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 75 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 142 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 54 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 74 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 72 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 62.3 m (204 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 137 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 78 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 118 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 96 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 93 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 6.5 in
February 33°F (0°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 6.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 6.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 7.4 in Wettest

Hopen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Hopen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Smøla barneskole
Smøla ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Hopen

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Hopen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bureisingsmuseet Høgheim
Gurisentret
Havlandet
Nekton visningssenter
Norsk myrmuseum
Ole Soleims minne
Rangnes gamle skole
Rosvoll prestegard
Sanden museum
Visningsenter havbruk

Libraries in Hopen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Smøla bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Hopen

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Havkroa Hotell
Hopen Sjøhotell

Restaurants in Hopen

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dyrnes Gjestegård
Havkroa
Olsennaustet
Vågar

Cafes in Hopen

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baron Blå
Liebhaber kaffebar

Veterinaries in Hopen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinær Sandve

Gas Stations in Hopen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YX Smøla

Banks in Hopen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Nordmøre Smøla

Gyms in Hopen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #12013139550

Golf Courses in Hopen

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smøla Golfklubb

Ski Resorts Near Hopen

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sunndal alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Surnadal alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Frei alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hopen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kristiansund Airport, KvernbergetKSUMedium Airport
Flatval AirfieldSmall Airport
Gravvold AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hopen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hopen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hopen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hopen church

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Hopen

What is the population of Hopen?

Hopen has a population of 930 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,409 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hopen?

Hopen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow.

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