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Orkanger, Norway
Trøndelag · Norway
Orkanger is a small city in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 8,204. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,204 |
| Population Density | 3,462 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.3067°, 9.8503° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Trøndelag |
| Average Temperature | 39°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.7 inches (1,085 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 18.9 inches (48 cm) |
About Orkanger
Orkanger is a small city in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 8,204. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.3067°N, 9.8503°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 115 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 147 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 30 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 29 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 1 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Orkanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").
Schools in Orkanger
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orkdal vidaregåande skole | - | - | - | - |
| Evjen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Newton-Rom | - | - | - | - |
| Orkanger ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Grøtte skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gjølme skole | - | - | - | - |
| Orkanger barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Torshus Folkehøgskule | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orkanger
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Orkanger
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gammelgruva | ||||
| Kystens arv | ||||
| Orkdal bygdetun | ||||
| Orkla industrimuseum | ||||
| Skreddarhaugen | ||||
| Thamspaviljongen |
Libraries in Orkanger
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdenes folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Indre Fosen bibliotek, avd. Stadsbygd | 0.0 | |||||
| Meldal folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Orkdal folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Orkdal folkebibliotek, Svorkmo filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Skaun folkebibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Orkanger
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Orkanger
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orkanger
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Orkanger
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Orkanger
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orkanger
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Orkanger
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Orkanger
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orkanger
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orkanger
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Orkanger
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orkanger
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Orkanger
17 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granåsen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gråkallparken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vintervasskleiva | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gråkallen skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Byåsbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bekken skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Haukvatnet skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgåsen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Granåsen rekruttsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oppdal Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Granåsen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Saupstad skileik | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringvål skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Vassfjellet skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Knyken Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Steigalia skitrekk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nerskogen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Orkanger
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ørland Airport | OLA | Medium Airport |
| Agdenes Airfield Breivika | - | Small Airport |
| Fagerhaug Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Stadsbygd Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orkanger
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Fannrem post i butikk | |
| Orkanger post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orkanger
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Den gode hyrdes kapell | |
| Geitastrand kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Orkanger kirke | |
| Orkdal kirke |
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Orkanger?
Orkanger has a population of 8,204 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,462 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Orkanger?
Orkanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 18.9 inches of snow.