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Myre, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Myre is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,995. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

1,995 Population 2,934/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Myre

Myre

Myre is the administrative centre of Øksnes Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located on the northwestern part of the island of Langøya in the Vesterålen archipelago. Myre is one of the largest fishing villages in the Vesterålen region. Myre Church is located in this village.

People

Population1,995
Density2,934/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,995
Population Density2,934 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates69.1059°, 15.9631°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Myre

Myre is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,995. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Myre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,934/sq mi
Coordinates69.1059°N, 15.9631°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Norway avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 131 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 147 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 143 km
Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 34 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 107 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 74 km
Apr 23, 1993 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway M2.7 104 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 76 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 104 km
Mar 14, 2004 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway M2.6 17 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 126 km
Oct 21, 1992 88 km N of Andenes, Norway M2.6 111 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 82 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 4.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in
May 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 6.6 in Wettest
November 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 5.2 in

Myre has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 28°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Myre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Åse montessoriskole
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Museums in Myre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andøymuseet
Spaceship Aurora

Libraries in Myre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Andøy folkebibliotek0.0

Gas Stations in Myre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YX Åse

Ski Resorts Near Myre

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ånstadblåheia skitrekk 0.0 $0
Kveldteigen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Sollifjellet alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Myre

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Harstad/Narvik AirportEVELarge Airport
Andøya Airport, AndenesANXMedium Airport
Åsegardmoen AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Myre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dverberg kirke

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Myre

What is the population of Myre?

Myre has a population of 1,995 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,934 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Myre?

Myre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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