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Kristiansand, Norway
Agder · Norway
Kristiansand is a large city in Agder, Norway with a population of 117,237. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 117,237 |
| Population Density | 12,162 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.1467°, 7.9956° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Agder |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.4 inches (1,484 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.2 inches (54 cm) |
About Kristiansand
Kristiansand is a large city in Norway (Agder) with a population of 117,237. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Kristiansand
Kristiansand has an average annual temperature of 9.2°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.1467°N, 7.9956°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in |
Kristiansand has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (2.7").
Colleges & Universities in Kristiansand
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agder folkehøgskole | College | - | Visit → |
| Agder Folkehøgskole | College | - | , |
| Kongsgård Skolesenter | College | - | , |
| University of Agder | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Kristiansand
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åsane skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vågsbygd videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Lovisenlund skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kristiansand katedralskole Gimle | - | - | - | - |
| Krossen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vardåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Haumyrheia skole | - | - | - | - |
| Odderhei skole | - | - | - | - |
| Wilds Minne skole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinerskolen i Kristiansand | - | - | - | - |
| Presteheia skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vågsbygd Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Karl Johans Minne skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tordenskjoldsgate skole | - | - | - | - |
| Slettheia skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tangen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Oddemarka skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kvadraturen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Valsvigveien skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kringsjå skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fiskå skole | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet Kristiansand | - | - | - | - |
| Noroff School of Technology and Digital Media | - | - | - | - |
| Sonans Kristiansand | - | - | - | - |
| Mottaksskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Holte skole | - | - | - | - |
| Samfundets skole Dvergsnes | - | - | - | - |
| Hellemyr skole Kompetanse | - | - | - | - |
| Oasen skole Strømme, grunnskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kristiansand Internasjonale skole | - | - | - | - |
| Voksenopplæring Kongsgård | - | - | - | - |
| Oasen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Samfundets skole Sentrum | - | - | - | - |
| Lev bibelskole | - | - | - | - |
| Maritim videregående skole Sørlandet | - | - | - | - |
| Oasen skole Strømme, videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Krossen skole - Kompetanse | - | - | - | - |
| Strømme skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hellemyr skole | - | - | - | - |
| Solholmen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Grim skole | - | - | - | - |
| Karuss skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Kristiansand
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| P11 Dance (MP3 192k) | p4, dance | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P11 Dance (AAC HQ) | p4, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| P11 Dance (MP3 128k) | p4, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 3,16 - hele Norges kristne radiokanal | - | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lyngdal | classic hits, hits | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Kristiansand
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdøya Kystkultursenter | ||||
| Bredalsholmen dokk og fartøyvernsenter | ||||
| Edvards Hus | ||||
| Gimle gård | ||||
| Grasham museum | ||||
| Hægeland bygdemuseum | ||||
| Historielagets Museum | ||||
| Høvåg Museum | ||||
| Kanonmuseet | ||||
| Kristiansand museum | ||||
| Naturmuseum og botanisk hage Universitetet i Agder | ||||
| Odderøya Museumshavn | ||||
| Porsmyr bygdetun | ||||
| Setesdalsbanen - Grovane stasjon | ||||
| Setesdalsbanen - Røyknes stasjon | ||||
| Søgne gamle prestegård | ||||
| Stiftelsen Arkivet | ||||
| Vennesla skole- og bygdemuseum |
Libraries in Kristiansand
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenes folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kristiansand folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Flekkerøy bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Hellemyr bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Vågsbygd bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Søgne bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Songdalen bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vennesla bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Kristiansand
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kristiansand
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kristiansand
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kristiansand
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kristiansand
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kristiansand
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Kristiansand
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kristiansand
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kristiansand
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kristiansand
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kristiansand
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kristiansand
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kristiansand
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kristiansand
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Kristiansand
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsfos Bryggeri | ||||
| Qvart Ølkompani |
Stadiums & Teams in Kristiansand
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Kristiansand
4 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klappane hoppbakker | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tveit skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ljosland skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bortelid Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Kristiansand
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kristiansand Airport | KRS | Large Airport |
| Arendal Airfield, Gullknapp | - | Small Airport |
| Evje Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kristiansand
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gimlevang post i butikk | |
| Grim post i butikk | |
| Kristiansand post i butikk | |
| Kvadraturen post i butikk | |
| Lund post i butikk | |
| Søm post i butikk | |
| Vågsbygd post i butikk | |
| Vestheiene post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kristiansand
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bryggekapellet | |
| Buddhachinnawong Meditasjons Senter | |
| Fjellhaug bedehus | |
| Grim kirke | |
| Hellemyr kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kristiansand domkirke | |
| Lund kirke | |
| Mary Mosque | |
| Oddernes kapell | |
| Oddernes kirke | |
| Oddernes lille kapell | |
| Randesund frikirke | |
| Randesund kirke | |
| Serbisk-orthodoks kirke Kristiansand | |
| Søm kirke | |
| St. Ansgar katolske kirke | |
| Vågsbygd frikirke | |
| Vågsbygd kirke |
Explore Near Kristiansand
Quick Facts
Around Kristiansand
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Kristiansand
159 places within 15 km
- • gravrøys
- • gravrøys
- • gravrøys
- • gravrøys
- • Badestranda
- • Bertesbukta
- • Braneset
- • Buane
- • Bystranda
- + 10 more
- • Rossevann festningsanlegg
- • Kjetil Rasks ur
- • Ole Høylands hule
- • Belteviga Fort
- • Christiansholm festning
- • Christiansø festning
- • Flekkerøy fort
- • Fredriksholm festning
- + 3 more
- • Agder Kunstsenter
- • Bygg 143 Kunst og Design
- • FOTOHUSKRS Atelier & Galleri
- • Galleri Haubitz
- • Kristiansand Kunsthall
- + 2 more
- • Anstens Fyr
- • Grønningen fyr
- • Odderøya Fyr
- • Oksøy fyr
- • Åsen
- • Asperøyheia
- • Austre Varde
- • Ægerfjellet
- • Baleheia
- + 58 more
- • Bjønnefjøset
- • Bjønnehiet
- • Braneset Strandforsvar
- • Daleflyet
- • Dauresmyr
- + 1 more
- • Aberdalsheia
- • Amfenesveten
- • Årosveden
- • Bergesheia
- • Bruheia
- + 43 more
- • Manyatta (Barnas Afrikanske Landsby)
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kristiansand
What is the population of Kristiansand?
Kristiansand has a population of 117,237 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 12,162 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kristiansand?
Kristiansand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches, with 21.2 inches of snow.