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Porsgrunn, Norway
Telemark · Norway
Porsgrunn is a mid-size city in Telemark, Norway with a population of 34,377. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 34,377 |
| Population Density | 210 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.1405°, 9.6561° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Telemark |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.1 inches (967 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.9 inches (20 cm) |
About Porsgrunn
Porsgrunn is a mid-size city in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 34,377. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Porsgrunn
Porsgrunn has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1230 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 163.4 sq mi (423.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1405°N, 9.6561°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 75 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Porsgrunn has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Porsgrunn
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telemark Toppidrett ungdomsskole Porsgrunn | - | - | - | - |
| Heistadskolene, barn | - | - | - | - |
| Heistadskolene, ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Tveten ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Tveten skole | - | - | - | - |
| Myrene skole | - | - | - | - |
| Menstad ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Grenland folkehøyskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skogmo videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Borge skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vestsiden skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kjølnes ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Porsgrunn videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Brattås skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sonans Porsgrunn | - | - | - | - |
| Grønli skole | - | - | - | - |
| Klevstrand skole | - | - | - | - |
| Stridsklev skole | - | - | - | - |
| Buer skole | - | - | - | - |
| Enggrav skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fagskolen i Telemark | - | - | - | - |
| Porsgrunn videregående skole, avd. Sør | - | - | - | - |
| Klyve skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongerød ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| International School Telemark | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Porsgrunn
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Porsgrunn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamble Kystmuseum | ||||
| Brevik bymuseum | ||||
| Brevik bymuseum | ||||
| DuVerden sjøfartsmuseum og vitensenter | ||||
| Henrik Ibsen museum | ||||
| Jønnevald rutebilanlegg | ||||
| Porselensmuseet | ||||
| Porsgrunn bymuseum & prestegårdshagen | ||||
| Sjøfartsmuseet | ||||
| Telemark museum |
Libraries in Porsgrunn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamble bibliotek og litteraturhus | 0.0 | |||||
| Porsgrunn bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Siljan bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek, Gulset avdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek, Klyve filial | 0.0 |
Hotels in Porsgrunn
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porsgrunn
18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porsgrunn
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Porsgrunn
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Porsgrunn
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Porsgrunn
13 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Porsgrunn
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Porsgrunn
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porsgrunn
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porsgrunn
20 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porsgrunn
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Porsgrunn
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Porsgrunn
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Porsgrunn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryggerhuset Veholt | ||||
| Telemark Mikrobryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Porsgrunn
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Porsgrunn
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Siljan skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lifjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Storeskar skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hannibalbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Porsgrunn
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Notodden Airport | NTB | Medium Airport |
| Skien Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lunde Nome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porsgrunn
11 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Borgeåsen post i butikk | |
| Herøya post i butikk | |
| Hovenga post i butikk | |
| Klyve post i butikk | |
| Menstad post i butikk | |
| Nenset post i butikk | |
| Porsgrunn post i butikk | |
| Skjelsvik post i butikk | |
| Stridsklev post i butikk | |
| Vallermyrene post i butikk | |
| Vestsida post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porsgrunn
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borgestad kirke | |
| Eidanger kirke | |
| Evangeligesenteret | |
| Herøya kirke | |
| Nenset kirke | |
| Østre Porsgrunn kirke | |
| Solmyrås sportskapell | |
| Stridsklev kirke | |
| Vår Frues kirke | |
| Vestre Porsgrunn kirke |
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Porsgrunn?
Porsgrunn has a population of 34,377 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 163.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porsgrunn?
Porsgrunn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.