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Sandnessjøen, Norway
Nordland · Norway
Sandnessjøen is a small city in Nordland, Norway with a population of 5,778. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).
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About Sandnessjøen
Sandnessjøen Airport is a regional airport serving the town of Sandnessjøen, Norway. The airport is located in Alstahaug Municipality in Nordland county, 5.5 nautical miles south west of Sandnessjøen. In 2014, Sandnessjøen Airport served 74,138 passengers.
It is operated by Avinor.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,778 |
| Population Density | 3,657 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.0217°, 12.6316° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Nordland |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.1 inches (1,857 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 25.8 inches (66 cm) |
About Sandnessjøen
Sandnessjøen is a small city in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 5,778. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.0217°N, 12.6316°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 29 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.4 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 7.7 in |
Sandnessjøen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.8").
Schools in Sandnessjøen
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulvang oppvekstsenter skole | — | — | — | — |
| Sandnes barneskole | — | — | — | — |
| Sandnessjøen ungdomsskole | — | — | — | — |
| Sandnessjøen videregående skole | — | — | — | — |
| Bjarnetjønna skole | — | — | — | — |
| Ura skole | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sandnessjøen
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sandnessjøen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordvika gamle handelssted | ||||
| Petter Dass-museet | ||||
| Sandnessjøen krigsminnesamling |
Libraries in Sandnessjøen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dønna bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Dønna bibliotek, avdeling Løkta | 0.0 | |||||
| Kulturbadet bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sandnessjøen
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sandnessjøen
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sandnessjøen
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sandnessjøen
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sandnessjøen
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sandnessjøen
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sandnessjøen
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sandnessjøen
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sandnessjøen
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kjerkåsen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Akebakke | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Sandnessjøen
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brønnøysund Airport, Brønnøy | BNN | Medium Airport |
| Mosjøen Airport, Kjærstad | MJF | Medium Airport |
| Sandnessjøen Airport, Stokka | SSJ | Medium Airport |
| Nord-Herøy Island Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sandnessjøen
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lyngåsen post i butikk | |
| Sandnessjøen post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sandnessjøen
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hestad kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sandnessjøen kirke | |
| Sentrumkirka |
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What is the population of Sandnessjøen?
Sandnessjøen has a population of 5,778 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,657 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sandnessjøen?
Sandnessjøen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.1 inches, with 25.8 inches of snow.