Sign In Register

Måløy, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Måløy is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 3,343. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

3,343 Population 4,028/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

Discover Måløy, Norway

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Måløy

Måløy

Måløy is a town in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The town is located on the southeastern side of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the village of Holvika and about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of the village of Raudeberg. The Måløy Bridge connects the town centre to the area of Deknepollen on the mainland. Sør-Vågsøy Church is located in Måløy.

People

Population3,343
Density4,028/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Sunny Days146/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,343
Population Density4,028 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates61.9354°, 5.1136°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,655 mm)
Annual Snowfall38.5 inches (98 cm)

About Måløy

Måløy is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 3,343. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Måløy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below Norway avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density4,028/sq mi
Coordinates61.9354°N, 5.1136°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above Norway avg
Snowfall 38.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"
Driest Month (May) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Mar 21, 2022 140 km W of Florø, Norway M5.2 149 km
Nov 8, 1992 132 km W of Måløy, Norway M4.6 132 km
Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 45 km
Jul 27, 1994 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 116 km
Jun 26, 1993 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 107 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 91 km
Aug 26, 2022 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway M3.8 117 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 109 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 64 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 57 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 19 km
Jun 1, 2001 91 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.5 91 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 23 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 86 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 112 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 54 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 105 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 69 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 65 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 94 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 91 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 125 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 91 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 94 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 84 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 108 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 85 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 106 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 10.4 in
February 33°F (0°C) 8.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 8.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 8.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 11.9 in
November 38°F (4°C) 12.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 11.7 in

Måløy has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 33°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 104.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and May the driest (4.7").

View full weather details →

Schools in Måløy

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skavøypoll skule
Måløy vidaregåande skule
Vågsøy ungdomsskule
Skram skule
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Måløy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Måløy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bremanger folkebibliotek0.0
Bremanger folkebibliotek, Hauge filial0.0
Selje folkeboksamling0.0
Selje folkeboksamling, Flatraket filial0.0
Selje folkeboksamling, Stadlandet filial, Leikanger0.0
Vågsøy folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Måløy

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jibben Hotell Måløy

Cafes in Måløy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corner cafe

Cinemas in Måløy

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Måløy kino

Dentists in Måløy

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lisbeth Nes
Måløy tannhelsesenter
Måløy tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Måløy

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Express Måløy
MH24
MH24 Bremanger
NO #544105579

Banks in Måløy

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea Måløy
Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane Måløy
Sparebanken Vest Måløy

Shopping Malls in Måløy

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Måløy Stormarked

Ski Resorts Near Måløy

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sunnfjord skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Måløy

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Florø AirportFROMedium Airport
Førde Airport, BringelandFDESmall Airport

Post Offices in Måløy

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bremanger post i butikk
Måløy post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Måløy

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sør-Vågsøy kyrkje

Explore Near Måløy

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Måløy.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Måløy

What is the population of Måløy?

Måløy has a population of 3,343 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,028 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Måløy?

Måløy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches, with 38.5 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Måløy with another city: