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Silvalen, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Silvalen is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 886. Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

886 Population 7,383/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
67.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population886
Density7,383/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain67.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Population886
Population Density7,383 / sq mi
Coordinates65.9832°, 12.2886°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation67.9 inches (1,725 mm)
Annual Snowfall24.2 inches (61 cm)

About Silvalen

Silvalen is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 886. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Silvalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density7,383/sq mi
Coordinates65.9832°N, 12.2886°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above Norway avg
Snowfall 24.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.10"
Driest Month (May) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2014.

Jun 7, 2014 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway M4.2 138 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 66 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 63 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 118 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 97 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 75 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 122 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 104 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 65 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 110 km
Aug 20, 1994 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway M3.0 132 km
Jan 26, 1994 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway M3.0 118 km
Feb 25, 1992 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 109 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 119 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 127 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 69 km
Oct 18, 1994 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 134 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 122 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 61 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 96 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 123 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 41 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 6.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 5.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 7.2 in

Silvalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Silvalen

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Herøy skole
Søvik oppvekstsenter
Herøy barneskole
Herøy ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Silvalen

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Silvalen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Herøy bygdesamling
Nordvika gamle handelssted
Petter Dass-museet

Libraries in Silvalen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dønna bibliotek0.0
Herøy bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Silvalen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torget

Restaurants in Silvalen

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Augustbryggo
Herøy brygge
Ruen thai

Cafes in Silvalen

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SKOLO

Cinemas in Silvalen

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bygdekinoen

Monuments in Silvalen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fiskarbautaen

Dentists in Silvalen

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herøy tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Silvalen

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #10220960222
NO #5920654829
Sigurd Dahl

Shopping Malls in Silvalen

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herøysenteret

Gyms in Silvalen

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sprut treningssenter

Ski Resorts Near Silvalen

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 Silvalen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brønnøysund Airport, BrønnøyBNNMedium Airport
Sandnessjøen Airport, StokkaSSJMedium Airport
Nord-Herøy Island AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Silvalen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Brasøy post i butikk
Herøy post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silvalen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herøy kirke

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 Silvalen

What is the population of Silvalen?

Silvalen has a population of 886 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 7,383 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Silvalen?

Silvalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.9 inches, with 24.2 inches of snow.

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