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Ørnes, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Ørnes is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 1,624. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

1,624 Population 3,691/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
76.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Ørnes

Ørnes

Ørnes is the administrative centre of Meløy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located along Norwegian County Road 17, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of the village of Reipå and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of the village of Eidbukta. The island of Mesøya lies just west of the village. Ørnes is a port of call along the Hurtigruten ferry route between Nesna and Bodø.

People

Population1,624
Density3,691/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain76.1 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population1,624
Population Density3,691 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates66.8688°, 13.7058°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation76.1 inches (1,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall40.6 inches (103 cm)

About Ørnes

Ørnes is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 1,624. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ørnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Norway avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density3,691/sq mi
Coordinates66.8688°N, 13.7058°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above Norway avg
Snowfall 40.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (May) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 11, 2008.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 105 km
Dec 20, 1997 58 km W of Sørland, Norway M4.7 129 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 105 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 104 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 54 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 103 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 56 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 8 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 137 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 123 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 106 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 96 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 102 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 45 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 66 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 102 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 15 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 105 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 103 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 112 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 8.1 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 6.3 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 5.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in
September 47°F (8°C) 8.1 in
October 40°F (5°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 7.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 8.6 in

Ørnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 29°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and May the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Ørnes

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Neverdal Enspire skole
Meløy videregående skole
Ørnes skole
Spildra skole
Reipå skole
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Radio Stations near Ørnes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nærkanalen MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Ørnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Glomfjord Industrimuseums
Meløy bygdemuseum
Ørnes gamle handelssted

Libraries in Ørnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Meløy bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Ørnes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ørnes Hotell

Cafes in Ørnes

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Den lille Cafe

Theatres in Ørnes

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kulturfabrikken

Monuments in Ørnes

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kystriksveiens far Peder Johnsen

Dentists in Ørnes

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dybvik tannhelsesenter
Ørnes tannklinikk
Ørnes Tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Ørnes

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esspartner Drivstoff
Minol
St1 Ørneskrysset
YX Engavågen (automat)
YX Ørnes

Shopping Malls in Ørnes

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ørnes sentrum 2

Gyms in Ørnes

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Energy Gym Ørnes
Meløy Sol & Trening AS

Stadiums & Teams in Ørnes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ørnes

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Munklia hoppsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ørnes

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bodø AirportBOOLarge Airport
Mo i Rana Airport, RøssvollMQNMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ørnes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Engavågen post i butikk
Ørnes post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Ørnes

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nordtun HelseRehab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ørnes

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fore kirke
Meløy Nordre Frikirke
Mevik kapell

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ørnes

What is the population of Ørnes?

Ørnes has a population of 1,624 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,691 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ørnes?

Ørnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches, with 40.6 inches of snow.

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