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Melhus, Norway
Trøndelag · Norway
Melhus is a small city in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 6,393. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Melhus
Melhus is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Gauldalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Melhus. Other villages include Gåsbakken, Hovin, Korsvegen, Kvål, Ler, Lundamo, Storsand, and Øysand.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,393 |
| Population Density | 5,658 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.2856°, 10.2781° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Trøndelag |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.5 inches (902 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.1 inches (36 cm) |
About Melhus
Melhus is a small city in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 6,393. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.2856°N, 10.2781°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 133 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 141 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 17 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 35 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 22 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Melhus has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.0").
Schools in Melhus
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Øya videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Melhus videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gimse skole | - | - | - | - |
| Trøndertun folkehøgskole | - | - | - | - |
| Gimse ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Nypvang skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rosmælen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Øya videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Høyeggen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skjetlein videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Brekkåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Buvik skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Melhus
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK MP3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P2 aac_h | - | AAC+ 159 kbps | |
| NRK Nyheter | news | AAC+ 158 kbps | |
| NRK Sport | sport | AAC+ 158 kbps | |
| Nea Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO Trøndelag | entertainment, local music | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Melhus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Det jødiske museum | ||||
| Det Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskab | ||||
| Donjon Kristiansten | ||||
| Gaula Natursenter | ||||
| Horg bygdatun | ||||
| Justismuseet | ||||
| Middelalderutstilling | ||||
| Museet i Erkebispegården | ||||
| Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum | ||||
| Norsk Døvemuseum | ||||
| Norsk Jernbaneklubb Lokalavdeling Trøndelag | ||||
| PoMo | ||||
| Prestegårdslåna | ||||
| Riksregalieutstillingen | ||||
| Ringve Musikkmuseum | ||||
| Rockheim | ||||
| Rustkammeret | ||||
| SDS Hansteen | ||||
| Skreddarhaugen | ||||
| Stiftsgården | ||||
| Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum | ||||
| The NTNU Museum of Natural History and Archaeology | ||||
| Trondheim Kunstmuseum Bispegata | ||||
| Trondheim kunstmuseum Gråmølna | ||||
| Trondheim Tramway Museum | ||||
| Trondhjems Sjøfartsmuseum | ||||
| Vitensenteret |
Libraries in Melhus
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkitektur, bygg og design bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotek for medisin og helse | 0.0 | |||||
| Buran bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dorabiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Dragvoll bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gunnerus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Klæbu folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Kunstakademiets bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Melhus bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Midtre Gauldal folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Musikkbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Psykiatrisk fagbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Realfagsbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Skaun folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Technology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Byåsen | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Heimdal | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Kulturtribunen på Ranheim | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Moholt | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Risvollan | 0.0 | |||||
| Trondheim folkebibliotek, Saupstad | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Valgrinda bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Melhus
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melhus
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Melhus
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Melhus
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Melhus
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Melhus
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melhus
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melhus
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Melhus
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moe Gårdsbryggeri | ||||
| Monkey Brew | ||||
| Monkey Brew | ||||
| To Tårn Bryggeri | ||||
| Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri | ||||
| Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Melhus
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Melhus
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granåsen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gråkallparken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vintervasskleiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gråkallen skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Byåsbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bekken skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haukvatnet skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgåsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Granåsen rekruttsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oppdal Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Granåsen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saupstad skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringvål skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vassfjellet skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Knyken Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Steigalia skitrekk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nerskogen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Melhus
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Trondheim Airport, Værnes | TRD | Large Airport |
| Ørland Airport | OLA | Medium Airport |
| Agdenes Airfield Breivika | - | Small Airport |
| Fagerhaug Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frosta Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadsbygd Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Melhus
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Leinstrand post i butikk | |
| Melhus post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Melhus
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aktimed Helse AS, avd. Trondheim | ||
| Barne- og familietjenesten Lerkendal | ||
| Blodbanken i Trondheim og Orkdal | ||
| BUP, Poliklinikk Klostergata | ||
| ElaKlinikken | ||
| Klinikk ISIS | ||
| Klinikk Øyeblikk | ||
| Nemus Trondheim | ||
| Øyelegeklinikken | ||
| Reisevaksiner Trondheim AS | ||
| Sentrum Øyeklinikk | ||
| Trondheim Øyelegesenter | ||
| Volvat Stokkan |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melhus
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Buvik kirke | |
| Leinstrand kirke | |
| Melhus bedehus | |
| Melhus kirke | |
| Rosmælen bedehus |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Melhus
What is the population of Melhus?
Melhus has a population of 6,393 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,658 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Melhus?
Melhus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.