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Leira, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Leira is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 771. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

771 Population 1,881/sq mi density
1,378 ft Elevation 420 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population771
Density1,881/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Population771
Population Density1,881 / sq mi
Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Coordinates60.9701°, 9.2949°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (636 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.4 inches (29 cm)

About Leira

Leira is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 771. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Leira has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below Norway avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,881/sq mi
Coordinates60.9701°N, 9.2949°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 138 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 131 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 136 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 129 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 119 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 61 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 91 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 131 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 132 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 86 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 139 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 149 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 90 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
October 35°F (2°C) 2.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Leira has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 17°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Leira

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Valdres folkehøgskule
Valdres vidaregåande skule
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Radio Stations near Leira

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Leira

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Stavkirkemuseum
Valdres folkemuseum

Libraries in Leira

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nord-Aurdal folkebibliotek0.0
Øystre Slidre folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Leira

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hovda Fjellhotell
Nythun

Dentists in Leira

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Rima Juskaite

Gas Stations in Leira

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LPG Valdres
YX Leira

Shopping Malls in Leira

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alti Leira

Breweries in Leira

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Små Vesen

Ski Resorts Near Leira

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Turufjell Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nesfjellet Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Skagahøgdi skisenter 0.0 $0
Stavadalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Brattstølen Skisenter 0.0 $0
Valdres Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Gamlestølen 0.0 $0
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 $0
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 $0
Gålå Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Fefor Høifjellshotell Skibakke & Løyper 0.0 $0

Airports Near Leira

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dokka Thomlevold AirfieldSmall Airport
Fagernes Airport, LeirinSmall Airport
Gol AirportGLLSmall Airport
WadahlSmall Airport

Post Offices in Leira

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leira post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leira

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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 Leira

What is the population of Leira?

Leira has a population of 771 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,881 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leira?

Leira has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 11.4 inches of snow.

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