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Jaren, Norway
Innlandet · Norway
Jaren is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 4,848. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jaren
Jaren is the administrative centre of Gran Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located about 55 kilometres (34 mi) northwest of Oslo, the capital city. The lake Randsfjorden lies about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of Jaren. The village of Brandbu lies about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the northwest, while the villages of Ringstad and Gran lie about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the southeast.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,848 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.3927°, 10.5616° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Innlandet |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
About Jaren
Jaren is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 4,848. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 313.8 sq mi (812.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3927°N, 10.5616°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 | - | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Jaren has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 20°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Jaren
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sanne skole | - | - | - | - |
| Grymyr oppvekstsenter | - | - | - | - |
| Trintom skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hadeland videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Jaren skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fredheim skole | - | - | - | - |
| Brandbu barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Moen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hadeland folkehøyskole | - | - | - | - |
| Brandbu ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Jaren
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Jaren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadeland Folkemuseum | ||||
| Hadelands Bergverksmuseum | ||||
| Kistefosmuseet | ||||
| Roenland | ||||
| Steinhuset | ||||
| Tegneseriemuseet |
Libraries in Jaren
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gran bibliotek, Filial Brandbu | 0.0 | |||||
| Jevnaker folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lunner bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lunner bibliotek, Harestua filial | 0.0 |
Hotels in Jaren
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Jaren
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Jaren
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Jaren
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Jaren
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Jaren
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Jaren
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Jaren
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Jaren
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Jaren
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Jaren
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Jaren
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Jaren
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadeland Håndverksbryggeri |
Ski Resorts Near Jaren
30 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Amblisberget skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hovdebakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hurdal Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lygna skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lundbybakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringerudsetra skitrekk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nannestad Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen hoppanlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen alpinbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 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 | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Jaren
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | OSL | Large Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bøverbru Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dokka Thomlevold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Feiring Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hamar Lufthavn, Stavsberg | HMR | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Husodden Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Mesnali Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Reinsvoll Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Trøgstad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Jaren
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brandbu post i butikk | |
| Gran post i butikk | |
| Jaren post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaren
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ål kirke | |
| Mariakirken | |
| Moen kirke | |
| Nes kirke | |
| Nikolaikirken | |
| Nordtangen kapell | |
| Røysum kapell | |
| Søsterkirkene | |
| Søsterkirkene | |
| Tingelstad gamle kirke | |
| Tingelstad kirke |
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Quick Facts
🇳🇴 About Norway
Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jaren
What is the population of Jaren?
Jaren has a population of 4,848 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 313.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jaren?
Jaren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.