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Karlshus, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Karlshus is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 1,801. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

1,801 Population 2,251/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Karlshus

Karlshus village is the administrative centre of the Råde municipality, Norway. Its population is 1,952, with 1,073 residents per km2 (2008). Karlshus is located near Moss Airport, Rygge, with European route E6 passing through it, and is served by Råde Station on the Østfold Line.

People

Population1,801
Density2,251/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,801
Population Density2,251 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates59.3520°, 10.8723°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)

About Karlshus

Karlshus is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 1,801. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Karlshus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,251/sq mi
Coordinates59.3520°N, 10.8723°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 20 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 90 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 96 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 132 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 53 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 146 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 118 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 88 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 81 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 58 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 127 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 140 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 93 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 95 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 70 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 107 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 35 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 49 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 31 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Karlshus has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Karlshus

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Karlshus skole
Nylende skole
Råde ungdomsskole
Tomb videregående skole
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Radio Stations near Karlshus

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 – Lyden av Norge MP3 192 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Karlshus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastion 5
Elingaard Manor
Fotballmuseet
Fredrikstad Museum
Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter
Glasshytta
Hans Nielsen Hauges minde
Moss City and Industry Museum
Narnte teglverk
Råde forsvarsmuseum
Roald Amundsens fødested
Rygge museum og historielag
Son Kystkultursenteret

Libraries in Karlshus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fredrikstad Bibliotek Gressvik0.0
Fredrikstad bibliotek, Østsiden0.0
Fredrikstad Library0.0
Moss bibliotek0.0
Råde bibliotek0.0
Rygge bibliotek0.0
Sarpsborg bibliotek, Tune områdebibliotek0.0
Sarpsborg hovedbibliotek0.0
Våler bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek, Son0.0

Restaurants in Karlshus

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Råde Vertshus

Cafes in Karlshus

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Den lille kokosbollefabrikken
Råde bakeri

Monuments in Karlshus

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rådeeika

Dentists in Karlshus

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pene tenner
Råde tannklinikk

Train Stations in Karlshus

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Råde

Bus Stations in Karlshus

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Missingfjellet snuplass

Gas Stations in Karlshus

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Lundeby
Esso Råde
NO #4830127618
St1 Sollibrua
Uno-X Råde
YX Truck Råde

Gyms in Karlshus

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Expressgym Råde
Sky Fitness Råde

Breweries in Karlshus

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ego Brygghus
Nøisom Craft Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Karlshus

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Karlshus

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 $0
Skimore Oslo 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen 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
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 $0
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Høvikbakken 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 $0
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 $0
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Karlshus

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Askestad AirstripSmall Airport
Eidsberg AirstripSmall Airport
Fjällbacka Anra AirfieldSmall Airport
Haga AirfieldSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Jarlsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lier AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Näsinge AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakkestad Astorp AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruteig AirstripSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Trøgstad AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Karlshus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unicare Jeløy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karlshus

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Furuly Menighetssenter
Råde kirke
Råde menighet
Solli kirke
Tomb kirke

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Karlshus

What is the population of Karlshus?

Karlshus has a population of 1,801 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,251 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karlshus?

Karlshus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°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 13.0 inches of snow.

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