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Sarpsborg, Norway
Østfold · Norway
Sarpsborg is a mid-size city in Østfold, Norway with a population of 59,038. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 59,038 |
| Population Density | 6,321 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.2839°, 11.1096° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Østfold |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.1 inches (791 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 9.1 inches (23 cm) |
About Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg is a mid-size city in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 59,038. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Sarpsborg
Sarpsborg has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1040 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2839°N, 11.1096°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | - | 44 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Sarpsborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Sarpsborg
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Olav videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hafslund barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Childrens International School Sarpsborg | - | - | - | - |
| Hafslundsøy barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Lande barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Greåker videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tindlund ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Tindlund barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Hafslund ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Navestad barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Borgen barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Borg videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hannestad barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Haugetun folkehøyskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kurland barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Årum skole | - | - | - | - |
| Alvimhaugen barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Grålum ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kruseløkka ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sandesundsveien barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kalnes videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| St. Marie læringssenter Særskilt Norsk | - | - | - | - |
| Olavsborg kristne skole | - | - | - | - |
| Seiersborg videregående skole Fredrikstad | - | - | - | - |
| Grålum barneskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sarpsborg
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sarpsborg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastion 5 | ||||
| Borgarsyssel museum | ||||
| Borgarsyssel museum | ||||
| Fotballmuseet | ||||
| Fredrikstad Museum | ||||
| Gamlebyen Modelljernbanesenter | ||||
| Glasshytta | ||||
| Hans Nielsen Hauges minde | ||||
| Historica historiske samlinger, Rakkestad | ||||
| Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad | ||||
| Kystmuséet | ||||
| Narnte teglverk | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Nes Lensemuseum | ||||
| Råde forsvarsmuseum | ||||
| Rakkestad bygdetun | ||||
| Roald Amundsens fødested | ||||
| Skiptvet bygdemuseum |
Libraries in Sarpsborg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrikstad Bibliotek Gressvik | 0.0 | |||||
| Fredrikstad bibliotek, Østsiden | 0.0 | |||||
| Fredrikstad Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Råde bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Rakkestad bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg bibliotek, Skjeberg områdebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg bibliotek, Tune områdebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarpsborg hovedbibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skiptvet bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skiptvet Bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sarpsborg
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sarpsborg
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sarpsborg
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sarpsborg
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sarpsborg
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sarpsborg
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sarpsborg
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Sarpsborg
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sarpsborg
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sarpsborg
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sarpsborg
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sarpsborg
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sarpsborg
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sarpsborg
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sarpsborg
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sarpsborg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Brygghus | ||||
| Kofoedbryggeriet | ||||
| Nøisom Craft Beer |
Stadiums & Teams in Sarpsborg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sarpsborg
19 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kjølen Sportcenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Bjørkelangen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Prestenga Skipark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sarpsborg
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Eidsberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fjällbacka Anra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Haga Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Näsinge Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rakkestad Astorp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trøgstad Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sarpsborg
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Borgenhaugen post i butikk | |
| Grålum post i butikk | |
| Hafslundsøy post i butikk | |
| Rekustad post i butikk | |
| Sarpsborg post i butikk | |
| Valaskjold post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarpsborg
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Betania Klavestadhaugen | |
| Den Evangeliske lutherske frikirke Sarpsborg | |
| Den Frie Evangeliske Forsamling Misjonshuset Sarpsborg | |
| Fagerheim bedehuskapell | |
| Filadelfiakirken | |
| Greåker frikirke | |
| Greåker kirke | |
| Hafslund kirke | |
| Hafslundsøy kirke | |
| Holleby kirke | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kurland menighetssenter | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Metodistkirken i Norge, Wesley Kapell | |
| Olavskapellet | |
| Rolvsøy kirke | |
| Sarpsborg frikirke | |
| Sarpsborg kapell og krematorium | |
| Sarpsborg kirke |
Explore Near Sarpsborg
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Sarpsborg
100 places within 15 km
- • Bjørnstadskipet
- • Fuglevik steinalderboplass
- • Gravhauger - Midtfeltet
- • Gravhauger - Vestfeltet
- • Gravrøys
- + 14 more
- • Feriehjemmet
- • Glombo brygge
- • Holm
- • Korset
- • Revebukta
- + 7 more
- • Kongsten Fort
- • Hattehulene
- • Greåker fort
- • Gyllerås batteri
- • Ravneberget Fort
- • Vestre batteri
- • Det Grunnmurede Galleri
- • Galleri 1845
- • Østfold Kunstsenter / Galleri ØKS
- • Åkerberget
- • Årumfjellet
- • Brennfjell
- • Brennrudåsen
- • Damås
- + 21 more
- • Bråten
- • Fredrikstad dampsag
- • Heiesmia
- • Jordkjelleren
- • Kaffebrakka
- + 8 more
- • Gamlebyen modelljernbanesenter
- • Appelsintoppen
- • Blåkollen
- • Borge Varde
- • Bronsealderrøyser
- • Fjellhesten
- + 15 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sarpsborg
What is the population of Sarpsborg?
Sarpsborg has a population of 59,038 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 6,321 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sarpsborg?
Sarpsborg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.