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Leirsund, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Leirsund is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 1,177. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,177 Population 4,059/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Leirsund

Leirsund is a village in the municipality of Lillestrøm, Norway. Its population (2005) is 1,177, of which 83 people live within the border of the neighboring municipality Sørum.

People

Population1,177
Density4,059/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population1,177
Population Density4,059 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates59.9968°, 11.0875°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)

About Leirsund

Leirsund is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 1,177. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Leirsund

Leirsund has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -4.7° / 0.1° 57.5
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -4.7° / 1.1° 46.1
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.1° / 5.3° 40.4
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.1° / 11° 48.3
May 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.7° 60.1
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.4° 79.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.7° 86.1
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.3° 103.9
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.4° 80.8
Oct 6.7°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.6° 94.1
Nov 2.2°C / 36°F 0° / 4.4° 83.5
Dec -1.4°C / 29°F -3.7° / 0.9° 53.7
Leirsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.1°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density4,059/sq mi
Coordinates59.9968°N, 11.0875°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 90 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 17 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 118 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 60 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 78 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 47 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 18 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 110 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 94 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 124 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 60 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 21 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 22 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 76 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 100 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 13 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 - 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Leirsund has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Leirsund

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åsenhagen skole - - - -
Brånås skole - - - -
Tæruddalen skole - - - -
Vardeåsen skole - - - -
Asak skole - - - -
Sten-Tærud skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leirsund

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo - MP3 192 kbps
NRK P3 - MP3 192 kbps
P9 Retro (MP3 128k) p4, 60s MP3 192 kbps
P10 Country (AAC HQ) p4, country AAC 191 kbps
NRJ Norge pop, hits MP3 128 kbps
P5 Hits (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norge - MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock (MP3 128k) p4, rock MP3 128 kbps
NRK P1 Østfold - MP3 192 kbps
Metal Express Radio - MP3 192 kbps
P4 – Lyden av Norge - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock - AAC 191 kbps
Tune Tribe Radio 24/7, ai radio AAC 52 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tønsberg - MP3
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Leirsund

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eight amcars Club 1977
Enebakk bygdetun
Fetsund Lensemuseum
Forsvarets flysamling Gardermoen
Lørenskog bygdemuseum
Museumsfabrikken Strømmen
Nannestad bygdemuseum
Rælingen bygdetun
Rånåsfoss kraftstasjon
SAS-museet
Skedsmo bygdemuseum
Steinhoggermuseet
Ullensaker museum
Ullensaker museum
Urskog-Hølandsbanen

Libraries in Leirsund

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dalen skole, biblioteket0.0
Deichman Bøler0.0
Deichman Library, Oppsal0.0
Deichman Library, Oppsal0.0
Deichman Nordtvet0.0
Deichman Nordtvet0.0
Deichman Rommen0.0
Deichman Romsås0.0
Deichman Romsås0.0
Deichman Stovner0.0
Enebakk bibliotek0.0
Fet folkebibliotek0.0
Furuset bibliotek og aktivitetshus - FUBIAK0.0
Furuset bibliotek og aktivitetshus - FUBIAK0.0
Gjerdrum bibliotek0.0
Kløfta bibliotek0.0
Kriminalomsorgen0.0
Lillestrøm Bibliotek0.0
Lørenskog bibliotek0.0
Nannestad bibliotek0.0
Nittedal bibliotek0.0
Rælingen bibliotek0.0
Rælingen videregående skole, biblioteket0.0
Skedsmo bibliotek0.0
Skedsmo bibliotek, Skedsmokorset bibliotekfilial0.0
Sørum bibliotek, Frogner avdeling0.0
Sørum bibliotek, Sørumsand0.0
Ullensaker bibliotek, Jessheim0.0

Farmers Markets in Leirsund

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lillestrøm torg

Cafes in Leirsund

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leirsund skihytte

Dentists in Leirsund

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hans Arne Borlaug
Skedsmokorset tannhelsesenter
Skedsmokorset tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Leirsund

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Skedsmokorset
St1 Skedsmo
St1 Skedsmovollen øst
St1 Skedsmovollen vest
YX Truck Berger

Shopping Malls in Leirsund

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skedsmo Senter

Gyms in Leirsund

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avancia Skedsmokorset
Fresh Fitness Skedsmokorset

Breweries in Leirsund

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fet Hjemmebryggeri
Norumbryggeriet
St. Hallvards Bryggeri
St. Hallvards Bryggeri
Sundbytunet

Stadiums & Teams in Leirsund

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Leirsund

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SNØ Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lygna skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lundbybakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skimore Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trollbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Martabakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Leirsund

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Bøverbru Airfield-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Feiring Airfield-Small Airport
Gjerstad Gård Airstrip-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Reinsvoll Airfield-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Storsjøen Ice-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leirsund

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Holt Vestvollen post i butikk
Skedsmokorset post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leirsund

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige
Skedsmo kirke

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 Leirsund

What is the population of Leirsund?

Leirsund has a population of 1,177 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,059 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leirsund?

Leirsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

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