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Kirkenær, Norway
Innlandet · Norway
Kirkenær is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 1,231. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
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About Kirkenær
Kirkenær is the administrative centre of Grue Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located on the eastern shore of the river Glomma. The village of Namnå lies about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the north and the village of Grinder about 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) to the south.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,231 |
| Population Density | 1,578 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.4579°, 12.0586° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Innlandet |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.8 inches (757 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.1 inches (26 cm) |
About Kirkenær
Kirkenær is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 1,231. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.4579°N, 12.0586°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 124 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | — | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in |
Kirkenær has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 19°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").
Schools in Kirkenær
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grue barne- og ungdomsskole | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kirkenær
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kirkenær
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruetunet |
Libraries in Kirkenær
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åsnes folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Grue folkebibliotek, Kirkenær | 0.0 | |||||
| Våler folkebibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kirkenær
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kirkenær
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kirkenær
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kirkenær
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kirkenær
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kirkenær
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kirkenær
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valfjället Skicenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bjørkelangen skisenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Kirkenær
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottenberg Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Elverum Starmoen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gjerstad Gård Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gjølstad Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gulli Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haga Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haslemoen Flyplass | — | Small Airport |
| Løten Forest Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maarud | — | Small Airport |
| Rena Airfield Landsørkje | — | Small Airport |
| Storsjøen Ice | — | Small Airport |
| Vermundsjøen Ice Runway | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kirkenær
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Kirkenær post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kirkenær
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grue kapell | |
| Grue kirke |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Kirkenær?
Kirkenær has a population of 1,231 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,578 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kirkenær?
Kirkenær has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.