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Lødingen, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Lødingen is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,976. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,976 Population 4,705/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
55.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Lødingen

Lødingen

Lødingen is a municipality in Nordland county in Norway. Lødingen is located on the southeastern corner of the island of Hinnøya, and is part of the traditional district of Ofoten. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lødingen. Other villages in the municipality include Våge and Ytterstad. Lødingen has the nickname "Biketown" because it hosts several annual bicycle races, including "Lofoten Insomnia" and Vestbygd-rittet.

People

Population1,976
Density4,705/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,976
Population Density4,705 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates68.4137°, 15.9963°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation55.4 inches (1,406 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.6 inches (75 cm)

About Lødingen

Lødingen is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,976. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Lødingen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density4,705/sq mi
Coordinates68.4137°N, 15.9963°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above Norway avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 93 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 93 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 93 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 92 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 95 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 75 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 98 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 103 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 95 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 96 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 95 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 93 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 95 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 90 km
Jan 4, 1992 38 km N of Løding, Norway M3.0 99 km
Jan 25, 1992 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.0 78 km
Jan 5, 1992 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.0 91 km
Apr 21, 1992 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.0 89 km
Jul 17, 2005 10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway M2.9 136 km
Jan 25, 1992 46 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M2.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 5.7 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in
April 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 7.5 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 5.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 6.0 in

Lødingen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Lødingen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lødingen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Korsnes museum
Norsk Telemuseum
WWII Museum

Libraries in Lødingen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lødingen folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Lødingen

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lødingen Brygge
Mama Rosa

Cinemas in Lødingen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lødingen Kino

Dentists in Lødingen

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lødingen tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Lødingen

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YX Lødingen

Ski Resorts Near Lødingen

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ånstadblåheia skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kveldteigen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sollifjellet alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lødingen

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harstad/Narvik AirportEVELarge Airport
Åsegardmoen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lødingen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lødingen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lødingen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lødingen kirke

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Waterfalls
3
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 Lødingen

What is the population of Lødingen?

Lødingen has a population of 1,976 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,705 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lødingen?

Lødingen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches, with 29.6 inches of snow.

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