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Nesna, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Nesna is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,211. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

1,211 Population 2,883/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
90.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Nesna

Nesna

Nesna is a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the Helgeland traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Nesna. Other villages in Nesna include Handnesneset, Husby, Saura, and Vikholmen.

People

Population1,211
Density2,883/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain90.2 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,211
Population Density2,883 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates66.1982°, 13.0184°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation90.2 inches (2,290 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.0 inches (101 cm)

About Nesna

Nesna is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,211. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Nesna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,883/sq mi
Coordinates66.1982°N, 13.0184°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.2"
137% above Norway avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (May) 4.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 27 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 25 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 81 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 123 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 36 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 82 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 70 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 25 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 71 km
Oct 18, 1994 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 93 km
Jan 26, 1994 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway M3.0 81 km
Aug 20, 1994 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway M3.0 98 km
Feb 25, 1992 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 71 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 79 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 87 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 28 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 82 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 23 km
Jul 17, 2005 10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway M2.9 142 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 124 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 149 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 36 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 8.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 6.9 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 6.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 5.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 8.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 10.0 in
October 41°F (5°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 8.5 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 9.3 in

Nesna has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and May the driest (4.9").

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Schools in Nesna

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kristen videregående skole Nordland
Nesna skole, Nesna
Nesna skole, Tomma
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Radio Stations near Nesna

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Nesna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bergh-brygga
Gammelskolen
Grønsvik kystfort
Handelshuset Zahl
Klokkergården
Kontorbrakke
Sambandsbrakke

Libraries in Nesna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leirfjord bibliotek0.0
Lurøy bibliotek0.0
Nesna folkebibliotek0.0

Dentists in Nesna

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nesna tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Nesna

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Nesna

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mosjøen Airport, KjærstadMJFMedium Airport
Sandnessjøen Airport, StokkaSSJMedium Airport
Nord-Herøy Island AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nesna

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nesna post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nesna

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Handnesøya kapell
Nesna kirke

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Waterfalls
4
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 Nesna

What is the population of Nesna?

Nesna has a population of 1,211 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,883 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nesna?

Nesna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.2 inches, with 40.0 inches of snow.

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