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Nordstranda, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Nordstranda is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 3,700. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3,700 Population 3,663/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
56.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Nordstranda

Nordstranda Chapel is a chapel of the Church of Norway in Gildeskål Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Lekanger on the west side of the island of Sandhornøya. It is an annex chapel in the Gildeskål parish which is part of the Bodø domprosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Sør-Hålogaland. The white, wooden chapel was built in a long church style in 1963 using plans drawn up by the architect Kirsten Wleügel Knutssøn. The chapel seats about 160 people.

People

Population3,700
Density3,663/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain56.2 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,700
Population Density3,663 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates62.5138°, 6.1317°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation56.2 inches (1,427 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nordstranda

Nordstranda is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 3,700. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Nordstranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Norway avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density3,663/sq mi
Coordinates62.5138°N, 6.1317°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above Norway avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (May) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 73 km
Jul 27, 1994 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 128 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 92 km
Jun 26, 1993 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 113 km
Aug 26, 2022 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway M3.8 137 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 27 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 142 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 110 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 92 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 104 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 149 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 129 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 34 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 141 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 140 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 99 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 130 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 144 km
Sep 8, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.0 126 km
Jul 11, 1992 102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.0 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 84 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 81 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 71 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 81 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 84 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 95 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 141 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 44 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 70 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in
February 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 6.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.4 in

Nordstranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and May the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Nordstranda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Giske skule
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Radio Stations near Nordstranda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Møre og Romsdal MP3 96 kbps
P7 Kristen Pop contemporary christian music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ålesund AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Nordstranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ålesund museum
Devold museum
Fiskerimuseet
Godøy Kystmuseum
Ishavsmuseet «Aarvak»
Jugendstilsenteret
Kunstmuseet Kube
Middelaldermuseet Borgundkaupangen
Sunnmøre museum
Waldehuset

Libraries in Nordstranda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ålesund library0.0
Giske folkebibliotek0.0
Haram folkebibliotek, Haramsøy filial0.0
Haram folkebibliotek, Lepsøy filial0.0
Haram folkebibliotek, Longva filial0.0
Hareid folkebibliotek0.0
Moa bibliotek0.0
Sula bibliotek0.0
Sula bibliotek, Mauseidvåg filial0.0

Hotels in Nordstranda

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vigra fjordhotell

Gas Stations in Nordstranda

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso Vigra
Uno-X Valderøya

Banks in Nordstranda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Møre Valderøya

Golf Courses in Nordstranda

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vigra Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Nordstranda

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Ski Resorts Near Nordstranda

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 $0
Harpefossen skisenter 0.0 $0
Hornindal skisenter 0.0 $0
Ørsta skisenter 0.0 $0
Volda skisenter 0.0 $0
Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter 0.0 $0
Spjelkavikheisa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nordstranda

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ålesund AirportAESLarge Airport
Ørsta-Volda Airport, HovdenHOVMedium Airport
Gossen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nordstranda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Valderøy post i butikk

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 Nordstranda

What is the population of Nordstranda?

Nordstranda has a population of 3,700 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,663 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nordstranda?

Nordstranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.2 inches.

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