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Røst, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Røst is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 321. Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

321 Population 845/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
74.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population321
Density845/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain74.3 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Population321
Population Density845 / sq mi
Coordinates67.5175°, 12.1176°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation74.3 inches (1,887 mm)
Annual Snowfall30.8 inches (78 cm)

About Røst

Røst is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 321. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Røst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates67.5175°N, 12.1176°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above Norway avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2014.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 126 km
Dec 20, 1997 58 km W of Sørland, Norway M4.7 34 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 121 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 127 km
Jun 7, 2014 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway M4.2 118 km
Jul 19, 2006 103 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M4.1 88 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 106 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 134 km
Nov 7, 1991 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway M3.7 94 km
Dec 16, 1991 98 km W of Sørland, Norway M3.7 79 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 124 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 134 km
May 20, 1990 104 km NW of Sørland, Norway M3.5 99 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 107 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 133 km
Dec 15, 1995 123 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 105 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 95 km
Jan 17, 1991 131 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 114 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 134 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 8.2 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 6.8 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 5.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 7.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 7.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in

Røst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 31°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Røst

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Røst barne- og ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Røst

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Røst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Røst folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Røst

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Røst Bryggehotell

Cafes in Røst

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Havly Røst

Monuments in Røst

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ettertanken

Dentists in Røst

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Røst tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Røst

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #8841824888

Airports Near Røst

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Røst AirportRETSmall Airport

Post Offices in Røst

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Røst post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Røst

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Røst kirke

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 Røst

What is the population of Røst?

Røst has a population of 321 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 845 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Røst?

Røst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.3 inches, with 30.8 inches of snow.

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