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Høyanger, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Høyanger is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 2,051. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

2,051 Population 4,186/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
107.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population2,051
Density4,186/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain107.9 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population2,051
Population Density4,186 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates61.2235°, 6.0847°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation107.9 inches (2,741 mm)
Annual Snowfall60.4 inches (153 cm)

About Høyanger

Høyanger is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 2,051. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Høyanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 60.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average37.6°F
30% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density4,186/sq mi
Coordinates61.2235°N, 6.0847°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"
184% above Norway avg
Snowfall 60.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.31"
Driest Month (May) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 139 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 104 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 110 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 124 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 146 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 110 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 101 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 125 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 97 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 129 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 106 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 141 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 126 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 134 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 120 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 135 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 48 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 143 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 117 km
Sep 8, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 82 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 83 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 135 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 82 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 82 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 87 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 44 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 27 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 113 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 110 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 11.9 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 9.5 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 8.9 in
April 34°F (1°C) 4.9 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in Driest
June 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 7.6 in
September 45°F (7°C) 12.3 in
October 38°F (4°C) 12.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 12.0 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 13.3 in Wettest

Høyanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.3") and May the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Høyanger

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kyrkjebø skule
Høyanger vidaregåande skule
Høyanger skule
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Radio Stations near Høyanger

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Høyanger

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Høyanger Industristadsmuseet
Sogn og Fjordane Kunstmuseum
Sunnfjord museum

Libraries in Høyanger

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Førde Public Library0.0
Høyanger bibliotek0.0
Høyanger bibliotek, Kyrkjebø kombinasjonsbibliotek0.0
Høyanger bibliotek, Ortnevik bibliotekfilial0.0
Sunnfjord bibliotek, Viksdalen bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Høyanger

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Øren Hotel

Restaurants in Høyanger

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parken restaurant

Cafes in Høyanger

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Falkenhytta, Siplo

Dentists in Høyanger

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Høyanger tannklinikk
Tom Lundberg

Gas Stations in Høyanger

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #447968259

Banks in Høyanger

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane Høyanger

Ski Resorts Near Høyanger

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Haugsåsen (Granvin Alpin) 0.0 $0
Tunåsen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Alphapark 0.0 $0
Voss Resort Fjellheisar 0.0 $0
Myrkdalen 0.0 $0
Stordalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Sunnfjord skisenter 0.0 $0
Jølster Skisenter 0.0 $0
Breimsbygda Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Høyanger

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bømoen AirfieldSmall Airport
Førde Airport, BringelandFDESmall Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Høyanger

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Høyanger post i butikk
Viksdalen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Høyanger

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Høyanger kyrkje

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Waterfalls
28
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Høyanger

What is the population of Høyanger?

Høyanger has a population of 2,051 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,186 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Høyanger?

Høyanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches, with 60.4 inches of snow.

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