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Kil, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Kil is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 901. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

901 Population 2,730/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population901
Density2,730/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population901
Population Density2,730 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates58.8916°, 9.3008°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall17.3 inches (44 cm)

About Kil

Kil is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 901. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,730/sq mi
Coordinates58.8916°N, 9.3008°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Norway avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2005.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 103 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 117 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 142 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 119 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 79 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 140 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 126 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 50 km
Aug 1, 1993 7 km S of Mandal, Norway M2.6 149 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 85 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 68 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 87 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 148 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 150 km
Mar 22, 1993 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway M2.5 148 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Kil has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Kil

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sannidal ungdomsskole - - - -
Sannidal skole - - - -
Helle skole - - - -
Kroken skole - - - -
Gamle Årø skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kil

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AbelSenteret i Gjerstad
Berg Museum
HV-brakka
Kittelsenhuset
Lyngørfjorden kystkultursenter
Playmobil museum
Risør Kystkultursenter
Risør Museum
Sannidal bygdetun

Libraries in Kil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Drangedal bibliotek0.0
Kragerø bibliotek0.0
Risør bibliotek0.0
Risør bibliotek, Søndeled filial0.0

Farmers Markets in Kil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torvet

Cafes in Kil

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jambakkmyra turisthytte
Stavelin Kragerø
Vidars Bakeri og Konditori
Wesselgården

Monuments in Kil

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sigurd Rinde

Veterinaries in Kil

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vestmar dyreklinikk

Train Stations in Kil

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neslandsvatn

Bus Stations in Kil

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tangen

Gas Stations in Kil

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Sannidal
NO #6120296514
Uno-X Kragerø

Banks in Kil

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drangedal Sparebank Sannidal

Shopping Malls in Kil

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alti Kragerø

Breweries in Kil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bryggerhuset Veholt

Ski Resorts Near Kil

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vegårshei skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gautefall skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lifjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Storeskar skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kil

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Notodden AirportNTBMedium Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Arendal Airfield, Gullknapp-Small Airport
Lunde Nome Airfield-Small Airport
Skitnerød flyplass-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kil

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Neslandsvatn post i butikk
Sannidal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kil

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Helle kirke
Kammerfoss bedehus
Sannidal kirke

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Waterfalls
5
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 Kil

What is the population of Kil?

Kil has a population of 901 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,730 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kil?

Kil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches, with 17.3 inches of snow.

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