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Kolbu, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Kolbu is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 581. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

581 Population 2,421/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population581
Density2,421/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population581
Population Density2,421 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates60.6503°, 10.7449°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (721 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)

About Kolbu

Kolbu is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kolbu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below Norway avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,421/sq mi
Coordinates60.6503°N, 10.7449°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 61 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 45 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 135 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 51 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 64 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 54 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 64 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 19 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 55 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 55 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 129 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 74 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 134 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 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
October 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in

Kolbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 19°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kolbu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kolbu skole
Toten montessoriskole
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Radio Stations near Kolbu

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 Norge (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
P4 Norge (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
P7 Klem (AAC HQ) p4, 80s AAC 192 kbps
NRK P1 Buskerud (AAC High) AAC+ 158 kbps
P5 Nonstop Hits (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
Hamar Radioen news, pop MP3 128 kbps
P12 Hitmix (AAC HQ) p4, hits AAC 192 kbps
Radio Randsfjord MP3 192 kbps
P8 Pop (MP3 128k) p4, 80s MP3 128 kbps
P12 Hitmix (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
NF Radio actualités, expatrié MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Kolbu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dukkehjem museum
Eiktunet
Gjøvik gård
Kauffeldtgården
Mjøsas ark
Mustad Bedriftsmuseum
Peder Balke-senteret
Rognlisaga
Rolf Riise radiomuseum
Skrivergården
Steinberg friluftsmuseum
Stenberg Friluftsmuseum
Tegneseriemuseet
Toftes gave
Vitensenteret Innlandet

Libraries in Kolbu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fyrverkeriet bibliotek, Vestre Toten0.0
Gjøvik bibliotek og litteraturhus0.0
Gran bibliotek, Filial Brandbu0.0
NTNU Biblioteket i Gjøvik0.0
Østre Toten folkebibliotek0.0
Ringsaker bibliotek, Brumunddal0.0
Tjuvåskampen Mikrobibliotek0.0

Gas Stations in Kolbu

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Kolbu

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Ski Resorts Near Kolbu

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Lundbybakkene 0.0 $0
Hafjell 0.0 $0
Sjusjøen Langrennsarena 0.0 $0
Birkebeineren Ski- og Skiskytterstadion 0.0 $0
Lysgårdsbakkene hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Sjusjøen Skisenter 0.0 $0
Engesvea hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Amblisberget skianlegg 0.0 $0
Budor skitrekk 0.0 $0
Hovdebakken 0.0 $0
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 $0
Lygna skisenter 0.0 $0
Oslo Skisenter 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

Airports Near Kolbu

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Bøverbru AirfieldSmall Airport
Feiring AirfieldSmall Airport
Gulli AirstripSmall Airport
Haga AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamar Lufthavn, StavsbergHMRSmall Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, EggemoenSmall Airport
Husodden AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Løten Forest AirstripSmall Airport
Mesnali AirfieldSmall Airport
Reinsvoll AirfieldSmall Airport
Rena Airfield LandsørkjeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kolbu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kolbu post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolbu

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ås kirke
Kolbu kirke

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 Kolbu

What is the population of Kolbu?

Kolbu has a population of 581 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,421 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kolbu?

Kolbu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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