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Lofthus, Norway
Vestland · Norway
Lofthus is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 565. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 565 |
| Population Density | 2,173 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.3326°, 6.6617° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestland |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.3 inches (2,064 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 44.6 inches (113 cm) |
About Lofthus
Lofthus is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 565. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3326°N, 6.6617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 115 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
Lofthus has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 23°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (3.4").
Schools in Lofthus
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikebygd skule | — | — | — | — |
| Opedal skule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lofthus
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Lofthus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agatunet | ||||
| Granvin bygdemuseum | ||||
| Hardanger Folk Museum | ||||
| Hardanger Folkemuseum | ||||
| Kraftmuseet | ||||
| Kunstnerhuset Messen | ||||
| Lilletopp | ||||
| Skredhaugen | ||||
| Tyssedal Hotel | ||||
| Tyssedal kraftverk |
Libraries in Lofthus
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granvin folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kvam bibliotek, Ålvik filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Ullensvang bibliotek, Kinsarvik | 0.0 | |||||
| Ullensvang bibliotek, Nå bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ullensvang bibliotek, Utne bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Utne bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lofthus
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lofthus
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lofthus
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lofthus
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lofthus
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lofthus
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lofthus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardanger Handbryggeri | ||||
| Store Naa Siderkompani |
Ski Resorts Near Lofthus
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Røldal Skisenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Fjellhaugen skisenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| FONNA Glacier Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Furedalen alpin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aktiven skiheis | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sysendalen Skisenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Haugsåsen (Granvin Alpin) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Tunåsen hoppanlegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Alphapark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Voss Resort Fjellheisar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Myrkdalen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Lofthus
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bømoen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lofthus
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lofthus post i butikk | |
| Nå post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lofthus
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ullensvang kyrkje |
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What is the population of Lofthus?
Lofthus has a population of 565 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,173 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lofthus?
Lofthus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches, with 44.6 inches of snow.