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Kongsberg, Norway
Buskerud · Norway
Kongsberg is a small city in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 17,667. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 17,667 |
| Population Density | 3,352 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6686°, 9.6502° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Buskerud |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.3 inches (872 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.0 inches (31 cm) |
About Kongsberg
Kongsberg is a small city in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 17,667. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Kongsberg
Kongsberg has an average annual temperature of 4.5°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1377 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6686°N, 9.6502°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Kongsberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Kongsberg
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fagskolen Tinius Olsen | College | - | , |
| Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge Campus Kongsberg | University | - | Visit → |
| University of South-Eastern Norway, USN, Campus Notodden | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kongsberg
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kongsberg videregående skole - Kongsgårdsmoen | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg International School | - | - | - | - |
| Berg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skavanger skole | - | - | - | - |
| Buskerud Folkehøgskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg videregående skole - Saggrenda | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg videregående skole - Maren Handler | - | - | - | - |
| Darbu barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Gamlegrendåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg videregående skole - Maurits Hansen | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg videregående skole - Åslandsgata | - | - | - | - |
| Wennersborg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg steinerskole | - | - | - | - |
| Ung Invest AIB, Kongsberg | - | - | - | - |
| Madsebakken skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vestsiden ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsberg videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Jondalen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tislegård ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Raumyr skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsgårdmoen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skrim ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kongsberg
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kongsberg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fossesholm herregård | ||||
| Lågdalsmuseet | ||||
| Norsk Bergverksmuseum | ||||
| Norsk Bergverksmuseum - Sakkerhusene | ||||
| Norsk Vassdragsmuseum | ||||
| Norsk Vegmuseum Labro | ||||
| Numedalslågens Fløtningsmuseum |
Libraries in Kongsberg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flesberg bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Interkommunalt arkiv for Buskerud, Vestfold og Telemark IKS | 0.0 | |||||
| Kongsberg bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Øvre Eiker bibliotek, Fiskum filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Øvre Eiker bibliotek, Skotselv filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Statsarkivet i Kongsberg | 0.0 | |||||
| Statsarkivet i Kongsberg | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kongsberg
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kongsberg
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kongsberg
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kongsberg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kongsberg
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kongsberg
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kongsberg
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kongsberg
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kongsberg
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kongsberg
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kongsberg
15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kongsberg
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kongsberg
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kongsberg
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kongsberg
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Kongsberg
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Siljan skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lifjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Storeskar skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hannibalbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Norefjell | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kongsberg
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Notodden Airport | NTB | Medium Airport |
| Skien Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lunde Nome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kongsberg
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Berja post i butikk | |
| Darbu post i butikk | |
| Gamlegrendåsen post i butikk | |
| Vestsiden post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Kongsberg
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Evangeliesenteret |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kongsberg
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fiskum gamle kirke | |
| Fiskum kirke | |
| Hedenstad;Hedenstad Kirke | |
| Jondalen kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kongsberg kirke | |
| Kongsberg Metodistkirke | |
| Kongsberg Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Pinsekirken Betania Kongsberg | |
| St. Barbara kirke |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kongsberg
What is the population of Kongsberg?
Kongsberg has a population of 17,667 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,352 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kongsberg?
Kongsberg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.