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Rypefjord, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Rypefjord is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 1,731. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

1,731 Population 3,266/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population1,731
Density3,266/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,731
Population Density3,266 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates70.6413°, 23.6721°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (729 mm)
Annual Snowfall20.0 inches (51 cm)

About Rypefjord

Rypefjord is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 1,731. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Rypefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average31.7°F
41% below Norway avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,266/sq mi
Coordinates70.6413°N, 23.6721°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below Norway avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.15"
Driest Month (May) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 1996.

Jan 21, 1996 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway M3.7 141 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 138 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.1 in
April 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
May 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in Driest
June 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
October 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in Wettest
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.1 in

Rypefjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Rypefjord

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fjordtun skole
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Radio Stations near Rypefjord

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
North & Beyond hip hop, house MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rypefjord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fuglensodden Friluftsmuseum
Museum of Reconstruction
The Polar Bear Society

Libraries in Rypefjord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hammerfest bibliotek0.0

Gas Stations in Rypefjord

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Rypefjord
Uno-X Hammerfest

Ski Resorts Near Rypefjord

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Olavsbakken 0.0 $0
Alta Idrettsforening hoppbakker K75, K60, K42, K25, K10 0.0 $0
Akebakken i Komsa 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rypefjord

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alta AirportALFMedium Airport
Hammerfest AirportHFTMedium Airport
Veslemoen AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rypefjord

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rypefjord post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rypefjord

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Rypefjord kirke

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Waterfalls
3
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 Rypefjord

What is the population of Rypefjord?

Rypefjord has a population of 1,731 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,266 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rypefjord?

Rypefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches, with 20.0 inches of snow.

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