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Mehamn, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Mehamn is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 779. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

779 Population 3,710/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population779
Density3,710/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population779
Population Density3,710 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates71.0414°, 27.8513°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (554 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (31 cm)

About Mehamn

Mehamn is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 779. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Mehamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.5°F
38% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,710/sq mi
Coordinates71.0414°N, 27.8513°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 14, 1995.

Jun 14, 1995 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway M3.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
May 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
June 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Wettest
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Mehamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Mehamn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Mehamn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mehamn bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Mehamn

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mehamn Arctic hotell
Mehamn Artic Hotell

Gas Stations in Mehamn

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fermann & Sønn AS

Airports Near Mehamn

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mehamn AirportMEHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Mehamn

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gamvik post i butikk
Mehamn post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mehamn

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mehamn kirke

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Mehamn

What is the population of Mehamn?

Mehamn has a population of 779 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,710 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mehamn?

Mehamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

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