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Ørje, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Ørje is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 1,722. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,722 Population 2,609/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,722
Density2,609/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Population1,722
Population Density2,609 / sq mi
Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Coordinates59.4802°, 11.6602°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.6 inches (32 cm)

About Ørje

Ørje is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 1,722. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet (133 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ørje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,609/sq mi
Coordinates59.4802°N, 11.6602°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 49 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 79 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 51 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 114 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 63 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 99 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 119 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 82 km
Jun 23, 2018 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden M2.8 149 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 85 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 85 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 126 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 102 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 72 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 137 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 81 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 89 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 59 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Ørje has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Ørje

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marker skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ørje

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ørje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aurskog-Høland bygdetun
Haldenvassdragets Kanalmuseum
Ögårn i Dusserud
Ørje Gamle veistasjon
Sandbekk mølle
Strømsfoss mølle

Libraries in Ørje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marker folkebibliotek0.0
Töcksfors bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Ørje

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakergaarden Café
Jonsvik
Sluseporten Båtcafe (Sommerkafé)

Gas Stations in Ørje

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Ørje
Driv Ørje
LPG Ørje
NO #849976144

Banks in Ørje

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marker Sparebank Ørje

Breweries in Ørje

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gjerberg Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Ørje

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfjället Skicenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ørje

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Charlottenberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ørje

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ørje post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ørje

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Klund kirke
Ørje kirke
Øymark kirke

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Waterfalls
8
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 Ørje

What is the population of Ørje?

Ørje has a population of 1,722 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,609 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ørje?

Ørje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

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