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Selvik, Norway

Vestfold · Norway

Selvik is a small town in Vestfold, Norway with a population of 1,829. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,829 Population 2,998/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Selvik

Selvik

Selvik is a village in Holmestrand Municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The village is located on the shore of the Sandebukta bay, about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) southeast of the village of Sande i Vestfold and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the north of the town of Holmestrand. The village of Berger lies about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) to the southeast, at the mouth of the Drammensfjorden.

People

Population1,829
Density2,998/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,829
Population Density2,998 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates59.5665°, 10.2600°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestfold
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (868 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.8 inches (33 cm)

About Selvik

Selvik is a small town in Norway (Vestfold) with a population of 1,829. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Selvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,998/sq mi
Coordinates59.5665°N, 10.2600°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 60 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 82 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 125 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 112 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 146 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 65 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 110 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 105 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 82 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 85 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 65 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 104 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 57 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 130 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 44 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 11 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Selvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Selvik

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Selvik skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Selvik

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo - MP3 192 kbps
NRK P3 - MP3 192 kbps
P9 Retro (MP3 128k) p4, 60s MP3 192 kbps
P10 Country (AAC HQ) p4, country AAC 191 kbps
NRJ Norge pop, hits MP3 128 kbps
P5 Hits (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norge - MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock (MP3 128k) p4, rock MP3 128 kbps
Metal Express Radio - MP3 192 kbps
P4 – Lyden av Norge - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
Radio Tønsberg - MP3
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps
Metro Buskerud music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Selvik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aluminiummuseet
Austad gård
Berger museum
Cementmuseet
Dikemark psykiatriske sykehusmuseum
Drammens museum
Eidsfos hovedgård
Eidsfoss jernverksmuseum
Eiker Arkiv
Friluftsmuseet
Friluftsmuseet
Geologisenteret
Gulskogen gård
Halling og Krødsheradtunet
Hernestangen bygdemuseum
Holmestrand museum
Holmsbu kunstmuseum
Horten bilmuseum
Jernverket Eidsfoss
KNM Narvik
Konnerudgruvene
Kystsamlingen
Langedragsetra
Lier Bygdetun
Lokalhistorisk senter
Midgard vikingsenter
Munchs hus
Numedalstunet Friluftsmuseet
Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang»
Oslofjordmuseet
Preus Fotomuseum
Reidvin-tunet
Royal Norwegian Navy Museum
Sande gamle prestegård
Sjøboden
Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter
Støa
Svelvik museum
Våle prestegård
Vollen Kystkultursenter

Libraries in Selvik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Asker bibliotek, Heggedal0.0
Book booth0.0
Drammen bibliotek, Fjell filial0.0
Drammensbiblioteket0.0
Hof bibliotek0.0
Holmestrand bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand0.0
Kongsberg bibliotek, Filial Hvittingfoss0.0
Lier bibliotek0.0
Lier bibliotek, Tranby avdeling0.0
Mjøndalen Public Library0.0
Revetal bibliotek0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Midtbygda0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Slemmestad0.0
Sande bibliotek0.0
Svelvik bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Selvik

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nordre Løkenseter
Sliperiet Bistro

Gas Stations in Selvik

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Driv Sande

Breweries in Selvik

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aass bryggeri
Eiker ølfabrikk
Haandbryggeriet AS

Stadiums & Teams in Selvik

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Selvik

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Norefjell 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen alpinbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skimore Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Modum skisenter 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 - - -
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Løvaasjordet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hannibalbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montebello ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Siljan skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Selvik

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Skien Airport-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Hokksund Airfield-Small Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lier Airfield-Small Airport
Ruteig Airstrip-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Skitnerød flyplass-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Selvik

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lersbryggen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selvik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bekkestranda kapell

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selvik

What is the population of Selvik?

Selvik has a population of 1,829 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,998 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Selvik?

Selvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 12.8 inches of snow.

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