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Øystese, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Øystese is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 1,634. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,634 Population 2,238/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
93.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Øystese

Øystese

Øystese is a village in Kvam Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located along the Hardangerfjord about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) east of the municipal centre of Norheimsund. Norwegian County Road 7 passes through the village.

People

Population1,634
Density2,238/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain93.5 in/yr
Sunny Days166/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,634
Population Density2,238 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates60.3883°, 6.1925°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation93.5 inches (2,374 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.8 inches (132 cm)

About Øystese

Øystese is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 1,634. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Øystese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,238/sq mi
Coordinates60.3883°N, 6.1925°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.5"
146% above Norway avg
Snowfall 51.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.81"
Driest Month (May) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.1 113 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 85 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 48 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 65 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 99 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 100 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 99 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 105 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 95 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 127 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 124 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 81 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 130 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 51 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 127 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 115 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 146 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 144 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 113 km
Oct 18, 1990 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway M2.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 125 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 102 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 10.2 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 7.8 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 7.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 10.3 in
October 40°F (5°C) 10.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 10.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 11.8 in Wettest

Øystese has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and May the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Øystese

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Øystese skule - - - -
Kvam ungdomsskule - - - -
Kvam vidaregåande skule, Øystese - - - -
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Radio Stations near Øystese

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Øystese

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hardanger Akvasenter
Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter
Herand Kulturhistoriske Senter
Ingebrigt Vik museum
Kunstnerhuset Messen
Kvam bygdemuseum, Borgstova
Kvam bygdemuseum, Storeteigen
Mølstertunet
Voss folkemuseum

Libraries in Øystese

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jondal bibliotek0.0
Kvam bibliotek0.0
Kvam bibliotek, Ålvik filial0.0
Kvam bibliotek, Strandebarm filial0.0
Voss bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Øystese

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torget

Hotels in Øystese

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hardangerfjord Hotel

Restaurants in Øystese

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gamlastovo Gardenrestaurant
Øvreviken pizzeria
Pizzeria Milano

Cafes in Øystese

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botnen Gjestetun
Sjusete skihytte

Dentists in Øystese

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Øystese tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Øystese

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Øystese
Esso Øystese

Shopping Malls in Øystese

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hardangersenteret
Kvamelektro.no
Tunet

Golf Courses in Øystese

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hardanger Golfklubb

Stadiums & Teams in Øystese

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Øystese

14 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Røldal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fjellhaugen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bygdastølen skiskytterstadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furedalen alpin 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aktiven skiheis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gullbotn 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Eikedalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Haugsåsen (Granvin Alpin) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tunåsen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Alphapark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Voss Resort Fjellheisar 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Myrkdalen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stordalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Øystese

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bømoen Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Øystese

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Øystese post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Øystese

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Øystese kyrkje

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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 Øystese

What is the population of Øystese?

Øystese has a population of 1,634 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,238 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Øystese?

Øystese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.5 inches, with 51.8 inches of snow.

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