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Skaun, Norway

Trøndelag · Norway

Skaun is a small town in Trøndelag, Norway with a population of 1,682. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

1,682 Population 710/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
39.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Skaun

Skaun

Skaun is a small village in Skaun Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The village is located along the Norwegian County Road 709, about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the village of Eggkleiva. Skaun Church is located in the village.

People

Population1,682
Density710/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population1,682
Population Density710 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates63.2515°, 10.0524°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceTrøndelag
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation39.1 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.5 inches (42 cm)

About Skaun

Skaun is a small town in Norway (Trøndelag) with a population of 1,682. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Skaun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.1 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates63.2515°N, 10.0524°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above Norway avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.29"
Driest Month (May) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 26, 2005.

Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 100 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 143 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 67 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 70 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 70 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 66 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 73 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 61 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 121 km
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 148 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 26 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 35 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in

Skaun has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Skaun

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jåren-Råbygda oppvekstsenter
Venn oppvekstsenter
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Radio Stations near Skaun

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK MP3 MP3 192 kbps
NRK P2 aac_h AAC+ 159 kbps
NRK Nyheter news AAC+ 158 kbps
NRK Sport sport AAC+ 158 kbps
Nea Radio MP3 192 kbps
RADIO Trøndelag entertainment, local music MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Skaun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gaula Natursenter
Horg bygdatun
Kystens arv
Prestegårdslåna
Skreddarhaugen
Thamspaviljongen

Libraries in Skaun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Melhus bibliotek0.0
Midtre Gauldal folkebibliotek0.0
Orkdal folkebibliotek0.0
Skaun folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Skaun

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lisbetsæther

Cafes in Skaun

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bråhytta
Pienehytta

Gas Stations in Skaun

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Skaun

Breweries in Skaun

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Moe Gårdsbryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Skaun

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Granåsen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Gråkallparken 0.0 $0
Vintervasskleiva 0.0 $0
Gråkallen skileik 0.0 $0
Byåsbakken 0.0 $0
Bekken skileik 0.0 $0
Haukvatnet skianlegg 0.0 $0
Høgåsen 0.0 $0
Granåsen rekruttsenter 0.0 $0
Oppdal Skisenter 0.0 $0
Granåsen skistadion 0.0 $0
Saupstad skileik 0.0 $0
Ringvål skistadion 0.0 $0
Vassfjellet skisenter 0.0 $0
Knyken Skisenter 0.0 $0
Steigalia skitrekk 0.0 $0
Nerskogen skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Skaun

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ørland AirportOLAMedium Airport
Agdenes Airfield BreivikaSmall Airport
Fagerhaug AirfieldSmall Airport
Frosta AirstripSmall Airport
Ler AirfieldSmall Airport
Stadsbygd AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Skaun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Skaun post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skaun

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Skaun kirke

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Waterfalls
4
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 Skaun

What is the population of Skaun?

Skaun has a population of 1,682 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 710 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skaun?

Skaun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 16.5 inches of snow.

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