Sign In Register

Sagvåg, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Sagvåg is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 3,419. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3,419 Population 3,385/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
91.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

Discover Sagvåg, Norway

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Sagvåg

Sagvåg

Sagvåg is a village in Stord Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The village is located on the southwest coast of the island of Stord, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of the town of Leirvik. The Stord Airport, Sørstokken lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest of Sagvåg. Nysæter Church was built here in 1991 to serve the population of the village. The small mining village of Litlabø lies just northeast of Sagvåg.

People

Population3,419
Density3,385/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain91.6 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population3,419
Population Density3,385 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates59.7814°, 5.3900°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation91.6 inches (2,326 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.6 inches (39 cm)

About Sagvåg

Sagvåg is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 3,419. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Sagvåg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Norway avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density3,385/sq mi
Coordinates59.7814°N, 5.3900°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above Norway avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 148 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 32 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 97 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 58 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 38 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 34 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 30 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 51 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 38 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 106 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 89 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 131 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 41 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 50 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 144 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 82 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 39 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 83 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 40 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 108 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 108 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 8.8 in
February 35°F (1°C) 6.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 7.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 10.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 10.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 11.2 in Wettest

Sagvåg has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (4.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Sagvåg

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nysæter ungdomsskule
Sagvåg skule
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Sagvåg

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet MP3) MP3 192 kbps
Radio102 local, local music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Northern Star classic rock, norway MP3 192 kbps
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet AAC) AAC+ 159 kbps
Radio Kos AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Sagvåg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aker Stord industrimuseum
Årskog museum
Baadehuset
Eldhuset
Espevær hummerpark
Fridtun, 1845
Futastova
Gruvemuseet på Litlabø
Hatlandsløo
Klovastovo
Krambua
Kulleseid Telegrafstation
Landa Stabburet
Møllebua
Seløystova
Skulestova
Smio
Stolmastovo
Stord maritime museum
Sunnhordland museum
Sunnhordlandstunet
Vorlandssaga

Libraries in Sagvåg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Austevoll folkebibliotek0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Bømlo filial0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Finnås filial0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Svortland0.0
Fitjar folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek, Litlabø filial0.0
Sveio folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Sagvåg

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sagvågs Restaurant & Pub

Breweries in Sagvåg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
En Liten Øl AS

Stadiums & Teams in Sagvåg

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sagvåg

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fjellhaugen skisenter 0.0 $0
Bygdastølen skiskytterstadion 0.0 $0
Furedalen alpin 0.0 $0
Aktiven skiheis 0.0 $0
Gullbotn 0.0 $0
Eikedalen skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sagvåg

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bergen Airport, FleslandBGOLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRPMedium Airport
Os Vaksinen Ulven AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sagvåg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sagvåg post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sagvåg

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nysæter kyrkje

Explore Near Sagvåg

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
View all →

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sagvåg.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Sagvåg

What is the population of Sagvåg?

Sagvåg has a population of 3,419 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,385 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sagvåg?

Sagvåg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Sagvåg with another city: