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Roa, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Roa is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 993. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

993 Population 3,310/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population993
Density3,310/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population993
Population Density3,310 / sq mi
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates60.2909°, 10.6159°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.6 inches (29 cm)

About Roa

Roa is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 993. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Roa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,310/sq mi
Coordinates60.2909°N, 10.6159°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 125 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 35 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 54 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 116 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 48 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 26 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 89 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 56 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 148 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 22 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 28 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 30 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 89 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 125 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
October 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Roa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Roa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Voksenopplæring for Lunner og Gran
Lunner barneskole
Lunner ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Roa

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo MP3 192 kbps
NRK P3 MP3 192 kbps
P9 Retro (MP3 128k) p4, 60s MP3 192 kbps
P10 Country (AAC HQ) p4, country AAC 191 kbps
NRJ Norge pop, hits MP3 128 kbps
P5 Hits (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norge MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock (MP3 128k) p4, rock MP3 128 kbps
NRK P1 Østfold MP3 192 kbps
Metal Express Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 kbps
P4 – Lyden av Norge MP3 192 kbps
Tune Tribe Radio 24/7, ai radio AAC 52 kbps
P6 Rock AAC 191 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
Radio Tønsberg MP3
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Roa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hadeland Folkemuseum
Hadelands Bergverksmuseum
Kistefosmuseet
Roenland
Steinhuset
Tegneseriemuseet

Libraries in Roa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gran bibliotek0.0
Gran bibliotek, Filial Brandbu0.0
Jevnaker folkebibliotek0.0
Lunner bibliotek0.0
Lunner bibliotek, Harestua filial0.0

Restaurants in Roa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roa Pizza & Grill

Dentists in Roa

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken Lunner

Train Stations in Roa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roa

Gas Stations in Roa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #936454866
St1 Roa

Breweries in Roa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hadeland Håndverksbryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Roa

33 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 $0
Modum skisenter 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Skimore Oslo 0.0 $0
Ringkollen alpinbakke 0.0 $0
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 $0
Ringkollen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Trollbakkene 0.0 $0
Ringerudsetra skitrekk 0.0 $0
Lundbybakkene 0.0 $0
Lygna skisenter 0.0 $0
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 $0
Hovdebakken 0.0 $0
Budor skitrekk 0.0 $0
Amblisberget skianlegg 0.0 $0
Montebello ski resort 0.0 $0
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 $0
SNØ Oslo 0.0 $0
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Martabakken 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Løvaasjordet 0.0 $0
Høvikbakken 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Roa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Askestad AirstripSmall Airport
Bøverbru AirfieldSmall Airport
Dokka Thomlevold AirfieldSmall Airport
Feiring AirfieldSmall Airport
Hamar Lufthavn, StavsbergHMRSmall Airport
Hokksund AirfieldSmall Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, EggemoenSmall Airport
Husodden AirfieldSmall Airport
Lier AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Reinsvoll AirfieldSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Trøgstad AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Roa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Roa post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lunner kirke
Lunner kirkestue
Oppdalen kapell

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 Roa

What is the population of Roa?

Roa has a population of 993 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,310 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roa?

Roa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches, with 11.6 inches of snow.

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