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Moss, Norway
Østfold · Norway
Moss is a mid-size city in Østfold, Norway with a population of 49,668. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 49,668 |
| Population Density | 5,977 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.4340°, 10.6577° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Østfold |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.3 inches (795 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.9 inches (23 cm) |
About Moss
Moss is a mid-size city in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 49,668. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Moss
Moss has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1110 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4340°N, 10.6577°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 19 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Moss has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Moss
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bytårnet skole | - | - | - | - |
| Nøkkeland skole | - | - | - | - |
| Reier barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Glassverket barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Children's International School Moss | - | - | - | - |
| Solliskogen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Øreåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Verket skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skoleavdeling Vansjø | - | - | - | - |
| Åvangen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Krapfoss skole | - | - | - | - |
| Brevik skole og grendesenter | - | - | - | - |
| Ekholt skole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinerskolen i Moss | - | - | - | - |
| Jeløy skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hoppern skole | - | - | - | - |
| Melløs skole | - | - | - | - |
| Malakoff videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Refsnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ramberg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Torderød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kirkeparken videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Reier skole | - | - | - | - |
| Brevik skole | - | - | - | - |
| Rygge ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Buen barne- og ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Åpen barnehage Åvangen | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moss
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P9 Retro (MP3 128k) | p4, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P10 Country (AAC HQ) | p4, country | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRJ Norge | pop, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P5 Hits (MP3 128k) | p4, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Moss
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avistegnernes hus | ||||
| Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger | ||||
| Elingaard Manor | ||||
| Follo museum | ||||
| Haugar kunstmuseum | ||||
| Holmsbu kunstmuseum | ||||
| Horten bilmuseum | ||||
| KNM Narvik | ||||
| Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Kystsamlingen | ||||
| Lokalhistorisk senter | ||||
| Meierimuseet | ||||
| Midgard vikingsenter | ||||
| Moss City and Industry Museum | ||||
| Munchs hus | ||||
| O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling | ||||
| Oscarsborg festningsmuseum | ||||
| Preus Fotomuseum | ||||
| Råde forsvarsmuseum | ||||
| Royal Norwegian Navy Museum | ||||
| Rygge museum og historielag | ||||
| Son Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Støa | ||||
| Svelvik museum | ||||
| Vallø & omegn Historielag Museum |
Libraries in Moss
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ås bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Drøbak Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Fredrikstad Bibliotek Gressvik | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurum folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Moss bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Prison library | 0.0 | |||||
| Råde bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rygge bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Våler bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vestby bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vestby bibliotek, Son | 0.0 |
Hotels in Moss
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Moss
30 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Moss
26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Moss
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Moss
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Moss
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Moss
18 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Moss
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Moss
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Moss
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Moss
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Moss
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Moss
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Moss
13 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Moss
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Moss
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Færder Mikrobryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Moss
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Moss
26 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prestenga Skipark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Moss
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eidsberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Näsinge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rakkestad Astorp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trøgstad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Moss
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Glassverket post i butikk | |
| Høyden post i butikk | |
| Kambo post i butikk | |
| Krapfoss post i butikk | |
| Mosseskogen post i butikk | |
| Son post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Moss
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unicare Jeløy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moss
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventistkirken i Moss | |
| Ekholt kirke | |
| Evangeliekirken | |
| Jeløy kapell | |
| Jeløy kirke | |
| Jesu Kristi Kirke av Siste Dagers Hellige | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Misjonshuset Moss | |
| Moss Frikirke | |
| Moss kirke | |
| Rehmani Masjid | |
| St. Mikael kirke | |
| Tam Bảo Tự |
Explore Near Moss
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Moss
89 places within 15 km
- • Borrehaugene
- • Helleren
- • Albystranda
- • Apotekerstranda
- • Apotekerstranda
- • Bastøybukta
- • Borrestranda
- + 26 more
- • Røverhula
- • Våpenhula
- • Bjørnåsbatteriet
- • Galleri Ask
- • Galleri F15
- • Galleri Rygge
- • Galleri Smalgangen
- • Moss kunstgalleri
- • Bakketun
- • Bjørnåsen
- • Bjørnåsen
- • Blåbæråsen
- • Bølås
- + 31 more
- • Munkenes kapell
- • Oljetankene
- • Bjørnåsen
- • Brårudåsen batteri
- • Ravneberget
- • Rødsåsen
- • Rødsund
- + 5 more
🇳🇴 About Norway
Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Moss
What is the population of Moss?
Moss has a population of 49,668 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,977 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moss?
Moss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.