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Kvelde, Norway

Vestfold · Norway

Kvelde is a small town in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 854. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

854 Population 2,945/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population854
Density2,945/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population854
Population Density2,945 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates59.1924°, 9.9689°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestfold
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.8 inches (40 cm)

About Kvelde

Kvelde is a small town in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 854. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kvelde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,945/sq mi
Coordinates59.1924°N, 9.9689°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Norway avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 59 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 125 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 83 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 144 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 136 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 75 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 109 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 149 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 129 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 127 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 26 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 141 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 101 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 92 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 22 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 39 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 77 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 - 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Kvelde has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Kvelde

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hvarnes skole - - - -
Kvelde skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kvelde

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kvelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bamble Kystmuseum
Gulli skolemuseum
Herregården
Kaupang Midgardsenteret
Larvik museum
Larvik sjøfartsmuseum
Nerdrum Museum
The Seamen’s Memorial Hall
Vestfoldarkivet

Libraries in Kvelde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andebu bibliotek0.0
Larvik bibliotek0.0
Larvik bibliotek avdeling Lardal0.0
Larvik bibliotek, avdeling Stavern0.0
Siljan bibliotek0.0
THVS bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Kvelde

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Heisetra
Lauvesetra

Theatres in Kvelde

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kodal ungdomslokale
Kristofferhallen

Gas Stations in Kvelde

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Truck Kvelde
Esso Kvelde

Golf Courses in Kvelde

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skaglemo

Breweries in Kvelde

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agnes Brygghus
Holtens

Stadiums & Teams in Kvelde

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kvelde

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montebello ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hannibalbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Løvaasjordet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fagerfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fagerfjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kvelde

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Hokksund Airfield-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lier Airfield-Small Airport
Ruteig Airstrip-Small Airport
Skitnerød flyplass-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kvelde

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kvelde post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kvelde

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hvarnes kirke
Kvelde bedehus
Kvelde kirke
Østre Kvelde bedehus
Stranda kapell
Strandly

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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 Kvelde

What is the population of Kvelde?

Kvelde has a population of 854 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,945 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kvelde?

Kvelde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.

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