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Kvam, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Kvam is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 844. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

844 Population 1,918/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population844
Density1,918/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population844
Population Density1,918 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates61.6650°, 9.6877°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches (25 cm)

About Kvam

Kvam is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 844. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kvam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below Norway avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,918/sq mi
Coordinates61.6650°N, 9.6877°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Norway avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 22, 1994.

Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 124 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 135 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 140 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 106 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 145 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 148 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 137 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 148 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 115 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
May 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 2.8 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Kvam has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 19°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Kvam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvam skole
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Radio Stations near Kvam

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Kvam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gudbrandsdal Krigsminnesamling
Otta bergverkssenter
Solbraa setermuseum

Libraries in Kvam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nord-Fron bibliotek0.0
Sel bibliotek, Otta0.0

Farmers Markets in Kvam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torg
Torg

Hotels in Kvam

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rondablikk

Restaurants in Kvam

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rondablikk Restaurant
Vertshuset Sinclair

Cafes in Kvam

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bjørgebu kafe
Rondablikk Cafe
Rustugsetra

Train Stations in Kvam

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kvam

Gas Stations in Kvam

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bunker Oil Sjoa
Circle K Automat Kvam

Ski Resorts Near Kvam

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gamlestølen 0.0 $0
Skeikampen Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Kvitfjell 0.0 $0
Gålå Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Fefor Høifjellshotell Skibakke & Løyper 0.0 $0
Fjellsyn Skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Kvam

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blestergrende AirstripSmall Airport
Fagernes Airport, LeirinSmall Airport
Folldal Grimsmoe AirfieldSmall Airport
Hjerkinn flyplassSmall Airport
Ringebu Airfield FryaSmall Airport
WadahlSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kvam

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kvam post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kvam

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kvam kirke
Sjoa kapell

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Kvam

What is the population of Kvam?

Kvam has a population of 844 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,918 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kvam?

Kvam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 9.7 inches of snow.

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