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Knappstad, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Knappstad is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 1,133. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,133 Population 2,698/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,133
Density2,698/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population1,133
Population Density2,698 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates59.6242°, 11.0327°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)

About Knappstad

Knappstad is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 1,133. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Knappstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°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 33.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,698/sq mi
Coordinates59.6242°N, 11.0327°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 49 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 58 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 78 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 101 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 78 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 86 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 119 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 52 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 87 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 99 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 120 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 62 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 64 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 41 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 139 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 63 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 55 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 125 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 - 23 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Knappstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Knappstad

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Knapstad barne- og ungdomsskole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Knappstad

20 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
P4 – Lyden av Norge - 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
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tønsberg - MP3
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Knappstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Askim museum
Enebakk bygdetun
Friluftsmuseet
Hauketo skysstasjon
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Ole Kjærbus Krigshistoriske samlinger
Skiptvet bygdemuseum

Libraries in Knappstad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ås bibliotek0.0
Askim bibliotek0.0
Deichman Bjørnholt0.0
Deichman Holmlia0.0
Deichman Holmlia0.0
Deichman Lambertseter0.0
Deichman Lambertseter0.0
Enebakk bibliotek0.0
Oppegård bibliotek0.0
Ski bibliotek og Ski lokalhistoriske arkiv0.0
Skiptvet bibliotek0.0
Skiptvet Bibliotek0.0
Spydeberg bibliotek0.0
Tomter innbyggertorg og bibliotek0.0
Våler bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Knappstad

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sushi Teria

Gas Stations in Knappstad

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St1 Jaren
St1 Truck Spydeberg

Breweries in Knappstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
MikroMeyer

Ski Resorts Near Knappstad

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SNØ Oslo 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 - - -
Trollbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Martabakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 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 - - -

Airports Near Knappstad

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjerstad Gård Airstrip-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Knappstad

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Botjenester Ski avdeling Skoghusveien 6
Botjenester Ski avdeling Skoghusveien 9
Høyås bo- og rehabiliteringssenter

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 Knappstad

What is the population of Knappstad?

Knappstad has a population of 1,133 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,698 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Knappstad?

Knappstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

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