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Skien, Norway
Telemark · Norway
Skien is a mid-size city in Telemark, Norway with a population of 50,595. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 50,595 |
| Population Density | 4,912 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.2096°, 9.6090° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Telemark |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.1 inches (943 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.2 inches (36 cm) |
About Skien
Skien is a mid-size city in Norway (Telemark) with a population of 50,595. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Skien
Skien has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1230 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.2096°N, 9.6090°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Skien has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Skien
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, campus Porsgrunn | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Skien
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratsbergkleiva skole | - | - | - | - |
| Stigeråsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Venstøp skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kollmyr skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gulset ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Kjørbekkhøgda skole | - | - | - | - |
| Lunde barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Gjerpen ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skauen Kristelige skole | - | - | - | - |
| Bølehøgda skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gimsøy skole | - | - | - | - |
| Hjalmar Johansen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Oasen skole Grenland | - | - | - | - |
| Telemark Toppidrett ungdomsskole Skien | - | - | - | - |
| Mæla ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Skotfoss oppvekstsenter | - | - | - | - |
| Åfoss skole | - | - | - | - |
| Telemark Toppidrett gymnas | - | - | - | - |
| Skien videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gjerpen barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Moflata skole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Skien
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Skien
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamble Kystmuseum | ||||
| Brevik bymuseum | ||||
| Brevik bymuseum | ||||
| DuVerden sjøfartsmuseum og vitensenter | ||||
| Henrik Ibsen museum | ||||
| Jønnevald rutebilanlegg | ||||
| Porselensmuseet | ||||
| Porsgrunn bymuseum & prestegårdshagen | ||||
| Sjøfartsmuseet | ||||
| Telemark museum |
Libraries in Skien
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamble bibliotek og litteraturhus | 0.0 | |||||
| Porsgrunn bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Siljan bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek, Gulset avdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Skien bibliotek, Klyve filial | 0.0 |
Hotels in Skien
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skien
20 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Skien
14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Skien
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Skien
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Skien
9 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Skien
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Skien
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Skien
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Skien
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Skien
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skien
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Skien
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Skien
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Skien
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Skien
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryggerhuset Veholt | ||||
| Telemark Mikrobryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Skien
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Skien
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Siljan skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lifjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Storeskar skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hannibalbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fagerfjell Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Skien
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Notodden Airport | NTB | Medium Airport |
| Skien Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lunde Nome Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Skien
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Åfoss post i butikk | |
| Falkum post i butikk | |
| Gimsøy post i butikk | |
| Gulset post i butikk | |
| Handelstorget post i butikk | |
| Skotfoss post i butikk | |
| Toppen post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skien
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Borgenheim kirke | |
| Frelsesarméen | |
| Gimsøy kirke | |
| Gjerpen kirke | |
| Gjerpen misjonskirke | |
| Gulset kirke | |
| Hauges Minde | |
| Jesu Kristi Kirke af Sidste Dages Hellige | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Misjonshuset i Skien | |
| Nordre gravlund kapell | |
| Pollen kapell | |
| Skien baptistkirke | |
| Skien kirke | |
| Skien Metodistkirke | |
| Skotfoss kirke | |
| Solum kirke | |
| Vealøs sportskapell |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Skien
73 places within 15 km
- • Fossum bronze age rock carvings
- • Kjempa/Kjempeåsen bygdeborg
- • Bakkestranda
- • Bliva
- • Hoppestad badeplass
- • Breigangen
- • Bruberggruva
- • Glasergruva
- • Hetia Gruva
- • Skiens Kunstforening
- • Spriten Kunsthall
- • Årdalsåsen
- • Bervikåsen
- • Blåfjell
- • Fantekjerringkollen
- • Fiskebekkåsen
- + 43 more
- • Brentås
- • Bygdeborg
- • Hakastein kirke
- • Kapitelberget kirke
- • Teglverket
- • Dansesletta
- • Fantekjerringkollen
- • Fantekjerringkollen
- • Kaperkollen
- • Meierkollen
- + 4 more
🇳🇴 About Norway
Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Skien
What is the population of Skien?
Skien has a population of 50,595 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,912 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skien?
Skien has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 14.2 inches of snow.