Sandefjord, Norway
Vestfold · Norway
Sandefjord is a mid-size city in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 64,345. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 64,345 |
| Population Density | 6,926 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.1312°, 10.2167° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestfold |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.3 inches (896 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.9 inches (25 cm) |
About Sandefjord
Sandefjord is a mid-size city in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 64,345. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Sandefjord
Sandefjord has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1132 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1312°N, 10.2167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 57 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Sandefjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (1.8").
Colleges & Universities in Sandefjord
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South-Eastern Norway campus Vestfold | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Sandefjord
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Mosserød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Breidablikk ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Moe skole | - | - | - | - |
| Unneberg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ranvik ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Byskolen | - | - | - | - |
| Sande skole | - | - | - | - |
| Bugården ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sandefjord videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Wang Ung Sandefjord | - | - | - | - |
| Kongshaugen kristne grunnskole | - | - | - | - |
| Virik skole | - | - | - | - |
| Haukerød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Helgerød skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ormestad skole | - | - | - | - |
| Store Bergan skole | - | - | - | - |
| Varden ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skagerak International School | - | - | - | - |
| Gokstad skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skiringssal folkehøyskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vesterøy skole | - | - | - | - |
| Krokemoa skole | - | - | - | - |
| Mokollen skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sandefjord
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sandefjord
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Færder Militærhistoriske Museum | ||||
| Gokstad Kystlag | ||||
| Gulli skolemuseum | ||||
| Haugar kunstmuseum | ||||
| Herregården | ||||
| Hvalfangstmuseet | ||||
| Hvasser Kystmuseum | ||||
| Kaupang Midgardsenteret | ||||
| Kystkultursenteret | ||||
| Larvik museum | ||||
| Larvik sjøfartsmuseum | ||||
| Motormuseet | ||||
| Nerdrum Museum | ||||
| Slottsfjellsmuseet | ||||
| Stokke bygdetun | ||||
| The Seamen’s Memorial Hall | ||||
| The Whaler «Southern Actor» | ||||
| Tønsberg Sjøfartshistoriske Senter | ||||
| Vestfoldarkivet | ||||
| Vestfoldtunet |
Libraries in Sandefjord
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andebu bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Larvik bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Larvik bibliotek, avdeling Stavern | 0.0 | |||||
| Revetal bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandefjord bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Stokke bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| THVS bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tjøme bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Tønsberg og Færder bibliotek | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sandefjord
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veierland Gårdsusalg |
Hotels in Sandefjord
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sandefjord
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sandefjord
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sandefjord
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sandefjord
14 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sandefjord
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sandefjord
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sandefjord
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sandefjord
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sandefjord
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sandefjord
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sandefjord
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Brygghus | ||||
| Færder Mikrobryggeri | ||||
| Holtens | ||||
| Sandar Haandverksbryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Sandefjord
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sandefjord
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Siljan skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hannibalbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sandefjord
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Skien Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sandefjord
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hasle post i butikk | |
| Haukerød post i butikk | |
| Hystad post i butikk | |
| Kilen post i butikk | |
| Mosserød post i butikk | |
| Pindsle post i butikk | |
| Sandefjord post i butikk | |
| Vesterøya post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandefjord
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventkirken | |
| Bryggekapellet | |
| Bugården kirke | |
| Ekeberg kapell | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kjerringvik bedehus | |
| Misjonssalen Sandefjord | |
| Moe kirke | |
| Saint John the Baptist's Church | |
| Sandar kirke | |
| Sandefjord Døvekirke | |
| Sandefjord kirke | |
| Vesterøy kirke |
Quick Facts
Around Sandefjord
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sandefjord
58 places within 15 km
- • Gokstadhaugen
- • Helleristninger på Haugen
- • Istrehågan
- • Istrehågan steinsetting
- • Istrehågan steinsetting
- + 1 more
- • Batteristranda
- • Fruvika strand
- • Hagaløkka
- • Hellastranda
- • Hvervodden
- + 15 more
- • Rottenikkens hule
- • Såtåshula
- • Folehavna fort
- • Håøya fort
- • Mokoll batterier
- • Sundåsbatteriet
- • Torås fort
- + 1 more
- • Galleri ER paintings
- • Sandefjord Kunstforening
- • Brentås
- • Fjellvikåsen
- • Herkelås
- • Kamfjordåsen
- • Kleivåsen
- + 11 more
- • Farris Panorama
- • Herkelås
- • Mokollen
- • Rønnsåsen
- • Storåstoppen
- + 1 more
🇳🇴 About Norway
Public Holidays in Norway
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sandefjord
What is the population of Sandefjord?
Sandefjord has a population of 64,345 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 6,926 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sandefjord?
Sandefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches, with 9.9 inches of snow.
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