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Skjervøy, Norway
Troms · Norway
Skjervøy is a small town in Troms, Norway with a population of 2,460. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).
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About Skjervøy
Skjervøy Municipality is a municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Skjervøy on the island of Skjervøya, where most of the inhabitants live. The main industries are fishing, processing of fish and salmon farming. Tourism is an emerging industry. Other villages in the municipality include Akkarvik and Arnøyhamn.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,460 |
| Population Density | 4,920 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 70.0311°, 20.9714° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Troms |
| Average Temperature | 38°F (3°C) |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.4 inches (568 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10.3 inches (26 cm) |
About Skjervøy
Skjervøy is a small town in Norway (Troms) with a population of 2,460. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.0311°N, 20.9714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 24 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 26 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Skjervøy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.3").
Colleges & Universities in Skjervøy
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nord-Troms videregående, skolested Nordreisa | College | — | — |
Schools in Skjervøy
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skjervøy ungdomsskole | — | — | — | — |
| Skjervøy barneskole | — | — | — | — |
| Nord-Troms videregående skole, Skjervøy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Skjervøy
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Skjervøy
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maursund gård |
Libraries in Skjervøy
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skjervøy folkebibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Skjervøy
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skjervøy
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Skjervøy
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skjervøy
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Skjervøy
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sørkjosen Airport | SOJ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Skjervøy
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Arnøyhamn Post i Butikk | |
| Skjervøy post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skjervøy
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Skjervøy kirke |
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What is the population of Skjervøy?
Skjervøy has a population of 2,460 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,920 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skjervøy?
Skjervøy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.