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Kviteseid, Norway

Telemark · Norway

Kviteseid is a small town in Telemark, Norway with a population of 640. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

640 Population 1,255/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population640
Density1,255/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population640
Population Density1,255 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates59.4022°, 8.4927°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTelemark
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.7 inches (37 cm)

About Kviteseid

Kviteseid is a small town in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Kviteseid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates59.4022°N, 8.4927°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Norway avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 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 M3.8 145 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 144 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 50 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 130 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 149 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 150 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 148 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 112 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 133 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 105 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 144 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 147 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 119 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 91 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 109 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 98 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 147 km
Mar 22, 1993 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway M2.5 141 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 123 km
Feb 8, 2007 southern Norway M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 - 123 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 112 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
October 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Kviteseid has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 24°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kviteseid

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvitsund gymnas - - - -
Brunkeberg oppvekstsenter - - - -
Kviteseid skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kviteseid

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kviteseid

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kviteseid Bygdetun
Myklestogo
Norsk skieventyr
Sondre Norheim
Vrådal Slusemuseum

Libraries in Kviteseid

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kviteseid bibliotek0.0
Kviteseid folkebibliotek0.0
Seljord bibliotek0.0
Seljord bibliotek, avdeling Flatdal0.0

Hotels in Kviteseid

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morgedal Gjestehus
Morgedal hotell
Straand Hotel

Restaurants in Kviteseid

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kantine til Bjaaland

Cafes in Kviteseid

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelslaget Café
Kafé Hansen
Kafé Hvidesøe
Waldenstrøm Café

Monuments in Kviteseid

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kalles Landeberg Plass

Dentists in Kviteseid

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kvit-Dent

Gas Stations in Kviteseid

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Kviteseid
Driv Brunkeberg
Uno-X Vrådal

Banks in Kviteseid

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Sør Kviteseid

Gyms in Kviteseid

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vrådal Fitness

Ski Resorts Near Kviteseid

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vegårshei skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gautefall skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Vrådal Panorama 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lifjell Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Morgedal 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Raulandsfjell alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rauland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Flugonfjell skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gausta skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kviteseid

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Notodden AirportNTBMedium Airport
Fyresdal Airfield-Small Airport
Lunde Nome Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kviteseid

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kviteseid post i butikk
Vrådal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kviteseid

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brunkeberg kyrkje
Endrekyrkja
Kviteseid gamle kyrkje
Kviteseid kyrkje
Vrådal kyrkje

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Waterfalls
22
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 Kviteseid

What is the population of Kviteseid?

Kviteseid has a population of 640 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,255 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kviteseid?

Kviteseid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

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