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Sjøvegan, Norway

Troms · Norway

Sjøvegan is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 780. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

780 Population 2,516/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population780
Density2,516/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population780
Population Density2,516 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates68.8736°, 17.8471°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTroms
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.9 inches (58 cm)

About Sjøvegan

Sjøvegan is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 780. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Sjøvegan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.0°F
39% below Norway avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,516/sq mi
Coordinates68.8736°N, 17.8471°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Norway avg
Snowfall 22.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (May) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 67 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 91 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 52 km
Apr 23, 1993 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway M2.7 96 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 53 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 85 km
Sep 15, 1993 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 99 km
Aug 16, 1991 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 148 km
Mar 14, 2004 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway M2.6 66 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 95 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 7 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological - 14 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.1 in
March 22°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
May 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
June 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
October 33°F (1°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 25°F (-4°C) 3.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.7 in

Sjøvegan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and May the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Sjøvegan

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sjøvegan Videregående skole (Verksted) - - - -
Sjøvegan videregående skole - - - -
Salangen skole - - - -
Salangen skole - - - -
Sjøvegan videregående skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sjøvegan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sjøvegan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Krambuvika bygdemuseum
Lundbrygga
Nordnorsk båtmuseum
Salangen bygdetun
Salangsverket
Storhaugen dagbruddområde

Libraries in Sjøvegan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dyrøy folkebibliotek0.0
Gratangen bibliotek0.0
Loabága girjerádju - Lavangen bibliotek0.0
Salangen bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Sjøvegan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garsnes Brygge

Restaurants in Sjøvegan

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garsnes Brygge
Mazhar Mathus

Cafes in Sjøvegan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kafe Kåre
Mental Helse Salangen/Lavangen

Cinemas in Sjøvegan

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salangen kommunale kino

Clinics in Sjøvegan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veja Clinic AS

Dentists in Sjøvegan

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Astafjord tannklinikk
Sjøvegan tannklinikk

Veterinaries in Sjøvegan

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salangen Dyreklinikk
Veterinærsenteret Midt-Troms

Gas Stations in Sjøvegan

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Knapphus Automat Salangen
NO #1408170086
YX Sjøvegan

Shopping Malls in Sjøvegan

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Strandsenteret

Gyms in Sjøvegan

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lone Yoga AS

Ski Resorts Near Sjøvegan

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Riksgränsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Narvikfjellet Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Finnsnes Skiklubb 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sjøvegan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bardufoss AirportBDUMedium Airport
Salangen Airfield Elvenes-Small Airport
Setermoen Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sjøvegan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sjøvegan post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Sjøvegan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Miljøtjenesten Ryet
Salangen HelseRehab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sjøvegan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elvenes kapell
Herrens Hus
Salangen kirke

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Waterfalls
21
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sjøvegan

What is the population of Sjøvegan?

Sjøvegan has a population of 780 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,516 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sjøvegan?

Sjøvegan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 22.9 inches of snow.

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