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Sandnes, Norway
Rogaland · Norway
Sandnes is a mid-size city in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 85,386. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 85,386 |
| Population Density | 9,998 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.8524°, 5.7352° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Rogaland |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.1 inches (1,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.2 inches (21 cm) |
About Sandnes
Sandnes is a mid-size city in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 85,386. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Sandnes
Sandnes has an average annual temperature of 8.4°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (2.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1828 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8524°N, 5.7352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 56 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in |
Sandnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Sandnes
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lurahammaren ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Bogafjell Lower Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Forus friskole - videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Vågen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sørbø skole | - | - | - | - |
| Iglemyr skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hana skole | - | - | - | - |
| Høyland ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Austrått skole | - | - | - | - |
| Øygard ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vibemyr Skoleverksted | - | - | - | - |
| Porsholen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Lundehaugen ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Porsholen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Malmheim skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gravarslia barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Sandnes videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kleivane skole | - | - | - | - |
| Øygard ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sandved skole | - | - | - | - |
| Lura skole | - | - | - | - |
| Akademiet Sandnes | - | - | - | - |
| Gand videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Forus friskole barne- og ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Bogafjell Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buggeland skole | - | - | - | - |
| Skeiane ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Stangeland skole | - | - | - | - |
| Giske ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Vatneli skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gand videregående skole, avd. Vågen | - | - | - | - |
| Trones skole | - | - | - | - |
| Smeaheia skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ganddal skole | - | - | - | - |
| Aspervika skole | - | - | - | - |
| Senter for Trygt og Godt Læringsmiljø | - | - | - | - |
| Sandnes friskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sviland skule | - | - | - | - |
| Wang Ung Sandnes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sandnes
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P1 Rogaland | - | AAC+ 158 kbps |
Museums in Sandnes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bøe-samlinga | ||||
| BibMus Rennesøy | ||||
| Breidablikk | ||||
| Bryne Mølle | ||||
| Engøyholmen Kystkultursenter | ||||
| Fjøløy Fort | ||||
| Flyhistorisk museum Sola | ||||
| Fogdahuset | ||||
| Fotland bygdemølle | ||||
| Fotland kraftstasjon | ||||
| Friluftshuset Orre | ||||
| Garborgheimen | ||||
| Garborgsenteret | ||||
| Grødaland | ||||
| Hå gamle prestegard | ||||
| Jærmuseet / Vitengarden | ||||
| Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug | ||||
| Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug | ||||
| Klepp bygdemuseum | ||||
| Knudaheio | ||||
| Kristinahuset | ||||
| Krossens Havremølle | ||||
| Kverna i Frøylandsbekken | ||||
| Kystkultursamlingen i Tananger | ||||
| Ledaal | ||||
| Limagarden | ||||
| Misjonsmuseet | ||||
| Norsk grafisk museum | ||||
| Reidar Berge-museet | ||||
| Revtangen ornitologiske stasjon | ||||
| Riska histore- og museumslag | ||||
| Sjøbruksmuseum | ||||
| Speidermuseet | ||||
| Stavanger Art Museum | ||||
| Stavanger Maritime Museum | ||||
| Stavanger Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Archaeology | ||||
| The Norwegian Canning Museum | ||||
| The Norwegian Childrens Museum | ||||
| The Norwegian Petroleum Museum | ||||
| Time bygdemuseum | ||||
| TS Museet | ||||
| Tungenes fyr | ||||
| Vestlandske Skolemuseum | ||||
| Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren | ||||
| Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren | ||||
| Vistnes skole | ||||
| Vistnestunet | ||||
| Vitenfabrikken |
Libraries in Sandnes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gjesdal folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hå folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hå folkebibliotek, Varhaug avdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Klepp bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Randaberg folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rennesøy folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Riska bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ryfylkebiblioteket Strand, Tau filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Sandnes bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sola bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sola bibliotek, Tananger filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Sølvberget Stavanger Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stavanger bibliotek og kulturhus, Madla bibliotekfilial | 0.0 | |||||
| Time bibliotek (Jærbiblioteka) | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitetsbibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sandnes
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sandnes
34 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sandnes
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sandnes
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sandnes
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sandnes
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sandnes
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sandnes
20 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sandnes
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sandnes
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sandnes
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sandnes
18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sandnes
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sandnes
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sandnes
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sandnes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lervig Aktiebryggeri | ||||
| RYGR Brygghus |
Stadiums & Teams in Sandnes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sandnes
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stavanger Airport, Sola | SVG | Large Airport |
| Haugesund Airport, Karmøy | HAU | Medium Airport |
| Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sandnes
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brueland post i butikk | |
| Ganddal post i butikk | |
| Hana post i butikk | |
| Jærveien post i butikk | |
| Lura post i butikk | |
| Sandnes post i butikk | |
| Sandved post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Sandnes
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hundvåg Fysikalske Institutt |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandnes
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventistkirken Sandnes | |
| Bogafjell kirke | |
| Fredheim Arena | |
| Frelsesarmeen | |
| Gand kirke | |
| Hana kirke | |
| Høyland kirke | |
| Julebygda kapell | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Klippen Sandnes | |
| Kristi Forklarelses menighet i Rogaland | |
| Lura kirke | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Misjonsalen Sandnes | |
| Nordlys Misjonssenter | |
| Sandnes kapell | |
| Sandnes kirke | |
| Skjæveland misjonshus | |
| Sviland kapell |
Quick Facts
Around Sandnes
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Sandnes
152 places within 15 km
- • Aubeberget
- • Domsteinane på Sola
- • Dysjane
- • Fluberget helleristningsfelt
- • Grønhaug
- + 20 more
- • Emmaus-stranden
- • Forusstraen
- • Frøilandsstranda
- • Godalen
- • Hestånå
- + 10 more
- • Grashålå
- • Grashålå
- • Batteriet på Åsen
- • Madlatuen fort
- • Feistein fyr
- • Fladholmen fyr
- • Ålgårdnuten
- • Alisfjellet
- • Alsnesfjellet
- • Araberget
- • Askenuten
- + 84 more
- • Demning
- • Dynamitthuset
- • Dynamitthuset
- • fundament Rørledningen
- • fundament Rørledningen
- + 12 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sandnes
What is the population of Sandnes?
Sandnes has a population of 85,386 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 9,998 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sandnes?
Sandnes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.