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Rakkestad, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Rakkestad is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 3,779. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

3,779 Population 2,779/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Rakkestad

Rakkestad

Rakkestad is a municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rakkestad. It is divided into the parishes of Rakkestad, Degernes, and Os. The municipality is the county's second largest by area and one of Norway's largest agricultural areas.

People

Population3,779
Density2,779/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population3,779
Population Density2,779 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates59.4251°, 11.3454°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)

About Rakkestad

Rakkestad is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 3,779. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Rakkestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,779/sq mi
Coordinates59.4251°N, 11.3454°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 33 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 80 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 69 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 120 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 54 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 105 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 105 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 79 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 84 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 125 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 148 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 86 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 86 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 68 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 123 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 62 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 73 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 111 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 45 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Rakkestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Rakkestad

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rakkestad ungdomsskole
Os skole
Kirkeng skole
Bergenhus skole
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Radio Stations near Rakkestad

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rakkestad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Askim museum
Borgarsyssel museum
Borgarsyssel museum
Folkenborg museum
Folkenborg Museum
Friluftsmuseet
Historica historiske samlinger, Rakkestad
Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad
Motor Museum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Norsk transporthistorisk museum
Rakkestad bygdetun
Sandbekk mølle
Skiptvet bygdemuseum
Trøgstad bygdemuseum
Trollull fellesmagasin
Trollull fellesmagasin

Libraries in Rakkestad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Askim bibliotek0.0
Eidsberg bibliotek0.0
Rakkestad bibliotek0.0
Sarpsborg bibliotek, Skjeberg områdebibliotek0.0
Sarpsborg hovedbibliotek0.0
Skiptvet bibliotek0.0
Skiptvet Bibliotek0.0
Trøgstad bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Rakkestad

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grandgården Grills International Food

Cafes in Rakkestad

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skrabberud

Cinemas in Rakkestad

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rakkestad kulturhus

Dentists in Rakkestad

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rakkestad tannklinikk
Tannlege Otto Igland
Tannlegesenteret Rakkestad

Train Stations in Rakkestad

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rakkestad

Gas Stations in Rakkestad

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Automat1 Rakkestad
Circle K Rakkestad
Esso Express Rakkestad
NO #8419303523
NO #8419303524
NO #875336486
NO #875336487
YX Degernes (automat)
YX Truck Rakkestad

Banks in Rakkestad

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marker Sparebank Rakkestad

Breweries in Rakkestad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gjerberg Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Rakkestad

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Skimore Oslo 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Trollbakkene 0.0 $0
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 $0
SNØ Oslo 0.0 $0
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rakkestad

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Eidsberg AirstripSmall Airport
Gulli AirstripSmall Airport
Haga AirfieldSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Näsinge AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakkestad Astorp AirfieldSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Trøgstad AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rakkestad

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Degernes post i butikk
Rakkestad post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rakkestad

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Degernes kirke
Rakkestad kapell
Rakkestad kirke

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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 Rakkestad

What is the population of Rakkestad?

Rakkestad has a population of 3,779 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,779 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rakkestad?

Rakkestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

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