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Horten, Norway
Vestfold · Norway
Horten is a small city in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 27,178. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 27,178 |
| Population Density | 8,137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.4172°, 10.4834° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestfold |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.8 inches (833 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.0 inches (23 cm) |
About Horten
Horten is a small city in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 27,178. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Horten
Horten has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1110 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4172°N, 10.4834°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 | - | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Horten has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Horten
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orerønningen ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Lillås skole | - | - | - | - |
| Holtan ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sentrum skole | - | - | - | - |
| Nordskogen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Horten videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Granly skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Horten
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P9 Retro (MP3 128k) | p4, 60s | 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 | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Horten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminiummuseet | ||||
| Avistegnernes hus | ||||
| Berger museum | ||||
| Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger | ||||
| Haugar kunstmuseum | ||||
| Holmestrand museum | ||||
| Holmsbu kunstmuseum | ||||
| Horten bilmuseum | ||||
| KNM Narvik | ||||
| Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Kystsamlingen | ||||
| Lokalhistorisk senter | ||||
| Midgard vikingsenter | ||||
| Moss City and Industry Museum | ||||
| Munchs hus | ||||
| O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling | ||||
| Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang» | ||||
| Preus Fotomuseum | ||||
| Royal Norwegian Navy Museum | ||||
| Rygge museum og historielag | ||||
| Slottsfjellsmuseet | ||||
| Son Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter | ||||
| Støa | ||||
| Stokke bygdetun | ||||
| Svelvik museum | ||||
| Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter | ||||
| Våle prestegård | ||||
| Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum | ||||
| Vestfoldtunet |
Libraries in Horten
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drøbak Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmestrand bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurum folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Prison library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revetal bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rygge bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokke bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Svelvik bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vestby bibliotek, Son | 0.0 |
Hotels in Horten
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Horten
22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Horten
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Horten
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Horten
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Horten
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Horten
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Horten
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Horten
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Horten
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Horten
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Horten
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Færder Mikrobryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Horten
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Horten
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 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 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tagtvedtbakken | 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 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prestenga Skipark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Horten
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Horten
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bekkajordet post i butikk | |
| Borre post i butikk | |
| Holtan post i butikk | |
| Horten post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Horten
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unicare Jeløy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Horten
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Horten Kapell | |
| Horten kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Langgata kirke | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Sentrumskirken |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Horten
What is the population of Horten?
Horten has a population of 27,178 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 8,137 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Horten?
Horten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.