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Kvinesdal, Norway

Agder · Norway

Kvinesdal is a small city in Agder, Norway with a population of 6,024. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,024 Population 13/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
76.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Kvinesdal

Kvinesdal

Kvinesdal is a municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Lister. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Liknes. Other villages in Kvinesdal include Feda, Fjotland, and Storekvina.

People

Population6,024
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain76.1 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,024
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates58.3122°, 6.9619°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAgder
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation76.1 inches (1,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.5 inches (72 cm)

About Kvinesdal

Kvinesdal is a small city in Norway (Agder) with a population of 6,024. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kvinesdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below Norway avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area466.0 sq mi (1,207.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates58.3122°N, 6.9619°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above Norway avg
Snowfall 28.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 24, 2008.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 57 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 96 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 79 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 103 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 144 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 63 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 58 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 73 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 92 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 46 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 53 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 107 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 30 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 113 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 52 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 93 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 28 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 146 km
Oct 14, 1993 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 63 km
Nov 4, 1993 38 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 84 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 84 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 8.0 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.8 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 6.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
August 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 7.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 9.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 8.6 in

Kvinesdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Kvinesdal

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Austerdalen skole - - - -
Liknes skole - - - -
Kvinesdal ungdomsskole - - - -
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Museums in Kvinesdal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Handverksfabrikken
Klokkergården bygdetun
Lister Utvandrermuseum i Kvinesdal
Marcelius Førlands kunstmuseum
Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre
Øye mølle
Veggja poståpneri

Libraries in Kvinesdal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Farsund bibliotek0.0
Flekkefjord bibliotek, Gyland filial0.0
Hægebostad og Eiken folkebibliotek0.0
Kvinesdal bibliotek0.0
Kvinesdal bibliotek, Feda filial0.0
Lyngdal bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Kvinesdal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
used goods shop

Hotels in Kvinesdal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Utsikten Hotel

Gas Stations in Kvinesdal

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Kvinesdal

Banks in Kvinesdal

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Sør Kvinesdal

Golf Courses in Kvinesdal

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Utsikten golfpark

Ski Resorts Near Kvinesdal

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bjørnestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ljosland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bortelid Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sirdal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fidjeland Skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kvinesdal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lista Airport-Small Airport
Ose Airfield-Small Airport
Valle Airfield Åraksøyne-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kvinesdal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kirken i Dalen

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Waterfalls
6
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 Kvinesdal

What is the population of Kvinesdal?

Kvinesdal has a population of 6,024 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 466.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kvinesdal?

Kvinesdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches, with 28.5 inches of snow.

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