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Kongsvinger, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Kongsvinger is a small city in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 12,338. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,338 Population 4,019/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population12,338
Density4,019/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain31.4 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population12,338
Population Density4,019 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates60.1905°, 11.9977°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.4 inches (797 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (28 cm)

About Kongsvinger

Kongsvinger is a small city in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 12,338. 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 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Kongsvinger

Kongsvinger has an average annual temperature of 5.3°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1068 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -18.4° / 2.3° 76.2
Feb -3.3°C / 26°F -16.4° / 4.4° 75.2
Mar -0.1°C / 32°F -10.5° / 9.9° 71.0
Apr 4.2°C / 40°F -5.3° / 16.9° 48.7
May 9.8°C / 50°F -1.3° / 21.7° 76.0
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 6.2° / 25.9° 92.8
Jul 15.7°C / 60°F 7.5° / 26.3° 121.8
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 7.3° / 23.3° 118.2
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 2.9° / 21° 97.2
Oct 5.8°C / 42°F -3° / 13.4° 110.0
Nov 0.2°C / 32°F -9.8° / 8.2° 90.3
Dec -4.6°C / 24°F -15.2° / 3.4° 91.2
Kongsvinger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density4,019/sq mi
Coordinates60.1905°N, 11.9977°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below Norway avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 125 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 46 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 144 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 44 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 54 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 35 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 67 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 90 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 132 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 82 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 51 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 48 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 129 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 146 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 68 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 - 101 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in

Kongsvinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Kongsvinger

Institution Type Founded Website
Høgskolesenteret i Kongsvinger University - ,
Høgskolesenteret i Kongsvinger College - Visit →
Politihøgskolen University - ,

Schools in Kongsvinger

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sentrum videregående skole - - - -
Kongsvinger ungdomsskole - - - -
Norges Toppidrettsgymnas Kongsvinger - - - -
Øvrebyen videregående skole - - - -
Norges Toppidrettsgymnas ungdomsskole Kongsvinger - - - -
Kongsvinger montessoriskole - - - -
Langeland skole - - - -
Marikollen skole - - - -
Vennersberg skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kongsvinger

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kongsvinger

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aamodtgården
En dikters bolig
Kongsvinger festning
Kongsvinger Festnings Museum
Kongsvinger museum
Kvinnemuseet

Libraries in Kongsvinger

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kongsvinger bibliotek0.0
Tyrielden Eidskog bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Kongsvinger

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Festningen Hotel & Resort
Kongsvinger Budget Hotel
Vinger hotell

Restaurants in Kongsvinger

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlen Pizza
Castrum Spiseri
Chang Ching
Festningen Hotel & Resort
Maistro
Manis
Taj Indisk Restaurant

Cafes in Kongsvinger

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Dagny
Cafe Venner & Kos
Golfklubben selskapslokale
Grut Kaffebar
Kafé Bohem
Palace café
Promenaden Kafé
Williams kaffebar

Cinemas in Kongsvinger

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rådhusteateret

Theatres in Kongsvinger

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rådhusteatret Kongsvinger - kino

Dentists in Kongsvinger

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kongsvinger tannklinikk
Tannlege Mona Nymoen
Tannlege Seyed Sadegh Sahafiha

Train Stations in Kongsvinger

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kongsvinger

Bus Stations in Kongsvinger

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kongsvinger stasjon

Gas Stations in Kongsvinger

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Langeland
Circle K Kongsvinger
Circle K Truck Kongsvinger
Esso Brugata
LPG Bil & Hus Gass AS
Smart Kongsvinger
St1 Vinger
Uno-X Dunderdalen
Uno-X Kongsvinger
YX Truck Kongsvinger

Banks in Kongsvinger

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DNB Kongsvinger
Odal Sparebank Kongsvinger
Sparebank 1 Østlandet Kongsvinger, Gågata

Gyms in Kongsvinger

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Feelgood
Sky Fitness

Golf Courses in Kongsvinger

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kongsvinger golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Kongsvinger

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kongsvinger

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 Kongsvinger

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arvika Airfield-Small Airport
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
Storsjøen Ice-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Vermundsjøen Ice Runway-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kongsvinger

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kongsvinger post i butikk
Langeland post i butikk
Stasjonssida post i butikk
Vennersberg post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kongsvinger

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Metodistkirken i Kongsvinger
Sta. Clara catholic church
Vinger 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 Kongsvinger

What is the population of Kongsvinger?

Kongsvinger has a population of 12,338 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,019 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kongsvinger?

Kongsvinger 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 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.4 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

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