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Ryggebyen, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Ryggebyen is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 2,416. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

2,416 Population 3,961/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Ryggebyen

Ryggebyen

Halmstad is a village in Rygge, Østfold, Norway. It had a population of 2,283 in 2015, of which 89 were in the neighboring municipality of Råde. Halmstad is situated along a strip with the Østfold Line on the south side and the European Road E6 and Rygge Air Station on the north side. Rygge Station and Moss Airport, Rygge are both situated at Ryggebyen.

People

Population2,416
Density3,961/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population2,416
Population Density3,961 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates59.3750°, 10.7500°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (801 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)

About Ryggebyen

Ryggebyen is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 2,416. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ryggebyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°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 31.5 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,961/sq mi
Coordinates59.3750°N, 10.7500°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 26 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 89 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 101 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 132 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 59 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 149 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 118 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 89 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 78 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 55 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 124 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 135 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 92 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 93 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 68 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 109 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 31 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 42 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 94 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 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Ryggebyen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Ryggebyen

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P4 – Lyden av Norge MP3 192 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Ryggebyen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastion 5
Elingaard Manor
Fotballmuseet
Fredrikstad Museum
Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter
Glasshytta
Hans Nielsen Hauges minde
Moss City and Industry Museum
Narnte teglverk
Råde forsvarsmuseum
Rygge museum og historielag
Son Kystkultursenteret

Libraries in Ryggebyen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fredrikstad Bibliotek Gressvik0.0
Fredrikstad bibliotek, Østsiden0.0
Fredrikstad Library0.0
Hurum folkebibliotek0.0
Moss bibliotek0.0
Prison library0.0
Råde bibliotek0.0
Rygge bibliotek0.0
Våler bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek, Son0.0

Breweries in Ryggebyen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nøisom Craft Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Ryggebyen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ryggebyen

25 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Leirskallen skisenter 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
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Martabakken 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0
Tagtvedtbakken 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
Montebello ski resort 0.0 $0
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 $0
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ryggebyen

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Askestad AirstripSmall Airport
Eidsberg AirstripSmall Airport
Fjällbacka Anra AirfieldSmall Airport
Haga AirfieldSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Jarlsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lier AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Näsinge AirfieldSmall Airport
Rakkestad Astorp AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruteig AirstripSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Trøgstad AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ryggebyen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unicare Jeløy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ryggebyen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Prakas Puththadhum

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 Ryggebyen

What is the population of Ryggebyen?

Ryggebyen has a population of 2,416 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,961 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ryggebyen?

Ryggebyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

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