Ølen, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Ølen is a small town in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 1,410. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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

1,410 Population 3,357/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

102.7 in Annual Rain

Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,410

Density3,357/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

Rain102.7 in/yr

Elevation56 ft (17 m)

Population	1,410
Population Density	3,357 / sq mi
Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates	59.6044°, 5.8080°
Timezone	Europe/Oslo
Country	🇳🇴 Norway
State / Province	Rogaland
Average Temperature	43°F (6°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation	102.7 inches (2,608 mm)
Annual Snowfall	39.6 inches (101 cm)

About Ølen

Ølen is a small town in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 1,410. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ølen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	43.4°F
	20% below Norway avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	3,357/sq mi
Coordinates	59.6044°N, 5.8080°E
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.7"

170% above Norway avg

Snowfall 39.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 12.83"

Driest Month (May) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000	16 km W of Sveio, Norway	M4.1	43 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	125 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	27 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	10 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	82 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	81 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	14 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	66 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	134 km
Aug 23, 1991	4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway	M3.1	67 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	105 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	26 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	40 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	29 km
Sep 17, 1992	3 km NW of Tau, Norway	M2.8	58 km
Aug 28, 1992	24 km NE of Sauda, Norway	M2.7	53 km
Aug 30, 1994	4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway	M2.7	55 km
Nov 9, 1992	20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway	M2.7	112 km
Apr 14, 1992	14 km S of Ølen, Norway	M2.7	14 km
Jul 28, 2005	8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M2.6	46 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	-	78 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	-	78 km
1867	WESTERN NORWAY	Earthquake	-	-	106 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	10.3 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	8.0 in	Coldest
March	35°F (2°C)	8.5 in
April	40°F (4°C)	4.6 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in	Driest
June	54°F (12°C)	5.1 in
July	56°F (14°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	7.9 in
September	50°F (10°C)	11.1 in
October	45°F (7°C)	12.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	11.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	12.8 in	Wettest

Ølen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and May the driest (4.4").

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Schools in Ølen

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Ølen vidaregåande skule	-	-	-	-
Lundeneset videregående skole	-	-	-	-
Ølen skule	-	-	-	-
Vågen skule	-	-	-	-
Bjoa oppvekstsenter	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ølen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Ølen

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Cleng Peerson gård
Halsnøy kloster
Kvekerhuset
Nerheimstunet
Norsk Motormuseum
Sæbøtunet
Vindafjordmuseet

Libraries in Ølen

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Etne bibliotek		0.0
Etne bibliotek, avd. Skånevik		0.0
Vindafjord bibliotek		0.0

Restaurants in Ølen

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ølen Pizzeria

Dentists in Ølen

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ølen tannhelse

Ølen tannklinikk

Bus Stations in Ølen

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ølen bussterminal

Gas Stations in Ølen

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Ølensvåg

St1 Ølen

Tanken Fikse (Ølen/Etne)

Banks in Ølen

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haugesund Sparebank Ølen

Sparebank 1 SR-Bank Ølen

Shopping Malls in Ølen

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ølen Senter

Gyms in Ølen

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frisk Treningssenter

Ski Resorts Near Ølen

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Gullingen skisenter	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Sauda skisenter	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Fjellhaugen skisenter	-	-	$0	-	-	-
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Bygdastølen skiskytterstadion	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Ølen

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Bergen Airport, Flesland	BGO	Large Airport
Stavanger Airport, Sola	SVG	Large Airport
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy	HAU	Medium Airport
Stord Airport, Sørstokken	SRP	Medium Airport
Os Vaksinen Ulven Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Ølen

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Ølen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ølen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Ølen kyrkje

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Ølen

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

Name	Description
Bleifossen

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 Ølen

What is the population of Ølen?

Ølen has a population of 1,410 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,357 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ølen?

Ølen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 102.7 inches, with 39.6 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Etne 1,338 pop · 6.2 mi Mosterhamn 1,431 pop · 16.1 mi Leirvik 14,767 pop · 16.2 mi Sveio 1,536 pop · 16.5 mi Sand 1,245 pop · 17.6 mi Sagvåg 3,477 pop · 19.0 mi Sauda 4,227 pop · 19.3 mi Eike 1,618 pop · 21.1 mi Tysvær 1,077 pop · 21.9 mi Haugesund 47,346 pop · 23.1 mi Rubbestadneset 1,418 pop · 23.8 mi Vormedal 2,774 pop · 24.2 mi Svortland 3,146 pop · 25.7 mi Fitjar 1,826 pop · 27.6 mi

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