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Oltedal, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Oltedal is a small town in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 725. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

725 Population 3,296/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
91.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population725
Density3,296/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain91.9 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population725
Population Density3,296 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates58.8286°, 6.0369°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceRogaland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation91.9 inches (2,335 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.4 inches (87 cm)

About Oltedal

Oltedal is a small town in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 725. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Oltedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density3,296/sq mi
Coordinates58.8286°N, 6.0369°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.9"
142% above Norway avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 114 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 97 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 145 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 109 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 80 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 82 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 132 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 25 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 123 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 138 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 116 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 94 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 123 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 95 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 76 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 95 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 30 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 70 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 85 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 74 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 - 43 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 43 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 9.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 7.1 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 7.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
August 55°F (13°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 9.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 11.4 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 10.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 11.0 in

Oltedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Oltedal

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dirdal skole - - - -
Høle barne- og ungdomsskule - - - -
Oltedal skole - - - -
Forsand skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oltedal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Rogaland - AAC+ 158 kbps

Museums in Oltedal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forsand bygdemuseum
Knudaheio
Kverna i Frøylandsbekken
Limagarden
Riska histore- og museumslag
Sjøhuset i Bergevik

Libraries in Oltedal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bjerkreim folkebibliotek0.0
Gjesdal folkebibliotek0.0
Riska bibliotek0.0
Ryfylkebiblioteket Forsand0.0
Ryfylkebiblioteket Strand0.0
Ryfylkebiblioteket Strand, Tau filial0.0

Hotels in Oltedal

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Byrkjedalstunet hotell

Restaurants in Oltedal

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lysefjordsenteret

Cafes in Oltedal

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakerens paradis
Dirdalstraen Gardsutsalg
Gjestal spinneri
LAFTHUSET Kafe

Cinemas in Oltedal

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bygdakino
Kino

Gas Stations in Oltedal

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Driv Dirdal
Jæren Olje Gilja
Lysefjorden marina
NO #5387485283
Tanken Forsand
Tanken Forsand
Tanken Høle

Stadiums & Teams in Oltedal

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Oltedal

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bjørnestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gullingen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oltedal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stavanger Airport, SolaSVGLarge Airport
Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field-Small Airport
Lista Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oltedal

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forsand post i butikk
Høle post i butikk
Oltedal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oltedal

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Auglend bedehus
Brekko sportkapell
Dirdal kyrkje
Forsand bedehus
Forsand kyrkje
Høle kyrkje
Oltedal kirke

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Waterfalls
7
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 Oltedal

What is the population of Oltedal?

Oltedal has a population of 725 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,296 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oltedal?

Oltedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.9 inches, with 34.4 inches of snow.

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