Øksfjord, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Øksfjord is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 497. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

497 Population 3,823/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population497
Density3,823/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population497
Population Density3,823 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates70.2394°, 22.3507°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (586 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.0 inches (33 cm)

About Øksfjord

Øksfjord is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 497. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Øksfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.3°F
38% below Norway avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,823/sq mi
Coordinates70.2394°N, 22.3507°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Norway avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 1996.

Jan 21, 1996 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway M3.7 103 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 72 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 73 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
July 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in

Øksfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 20°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Øksfjord

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Høgtun skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Øksfjord

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Øksfjord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Loppa folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Øksfjord

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Øksfjord Hotell

Cafes in Øksfjord

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Støa kafé og spiseri

Dentists in Øksfjord

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken i Loppa

Airports Near Øksfjord

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hasvik AirportHAASmall Airport

Post Offices in Øksfjord

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Øksfjord post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Øksfjord

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuvsvåg kirke
Øksfjord kirke

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Øksfjord

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Øksfjord.

Name Description
Øverfossen

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 Øksfjord

What is the population of Øksfjord?

Øksfjord has a population of 497 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,823 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Øksfjord?

Øksfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches, with 13.0 inches of snow.

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