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Skarnes, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Skarnes is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 2,557. Elevation: 459 ft (140 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,557 Population 2,720/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
30.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Skarnes

Skarnes

Skarnes is the administrative centre of Sør-Odal Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is situated along the river Glomma, about halfway between the villages of Disenå and Sander. The new Sør-Odal municipal hall is located in the village, and construction was completed in 2010.

People

Population2,557
Density2,720/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain30.4 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Population2,557
Population Density2,720 / sq mi
Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Coordinates60.2539°, 11.6849°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.4 inches (771 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Skarnes

Skarnes is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 2,557. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Skarnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density2,720/sq mi
Coordinates60.2539°N, 11.6849°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"
20% below Norway avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.8 125 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 31 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 147 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 29 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 69 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 17 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 53 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 80 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 114 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 63 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 35 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 32 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 120 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 141 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 93 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in

Skarnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Skarnes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Solbakken folkehøgskole - - - -
Glommasvingen skole - - - -
Skarnes videregående skole - - - -
Skogbygda skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Skarnes

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Skarnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auli møllle
Funnefoss industriarbeidermuseum
Odalstunet

Libraries in Skarnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nes bibliotek0.0
Nord-Odal bibliotek0.0
Sør-Odal bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Skarnes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Slobrua gjestehus

Restaurants in Skarnes

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mona Lisa
Sanngrund Servering og Overnatting
Taō
Thailicious Catering

Cafes in Skarnes

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grønlia skihytte
Varlien, Vardlia sportshytte

Theme Parks in Skarnes

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skarnes Play Park

Dentists in Skarnes

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sør-Odal tannklinikk
Tannlege Tove Bjørnstad

Train Stations in Skarnes

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skarnes

Bus Stations in Skarnes

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skarnes Korsmo

Gas Stations in Skarnes

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Skarnes
Circle K Truck Slomarka
Driv Skarnes
Elstad oljesenter
Esso Skarnes

Banks in Skarnes

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odal Sparebank Skarnes
Sparebank 1 Østlandet Kongsvinger, Skarnes

Ski Resorts Near Skarnes

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Valfjället Skicenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lundbybakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Budor skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Skarnes

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Charlottenberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Elverum Starmoen Airfield-Small Airport
Feiring Airfield-Small Airport
Gjerstad Gård Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjølstad Airfield-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Hamar Lufthavn, StavsbergHMRSmall Airport
Haslemoen Flyplass-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Løten Forest Airstrip-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Storsjøen Ice-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Vermundsjøen Ice Runway-Small Airport

Post Offices in Skarnes

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Skarnes post i butikk
Skogbygda post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skarnes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ingeborgrud kirke
Oppstad kirke
Strøm kirke
Ullern kirke

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Waterfalls
2
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 Skarnes

What is the population of Skarnes?

Skarnes has a population of 2,557 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,720 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skarnes?

Skarnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.4 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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