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Skjønhaug, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Skjønhaug is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 2,182. Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,182 Population 6,819/sq mi density
581 ft Elevation 177 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Skjønhaug

Skjønhaug is a village in the municipality of Trøgstad, Norway. Its official population, as of 2005, was 1,817.

People

Population2,182
Density6,819/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Population2,182
Population Density6,819 / sq mi
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates59.6407°, 11.3159°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (861 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.5 inches (65 cm)

About Skjønhaug

Skjønhaug is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 2,182. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Skjønhaug has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 262 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density6,819/sq mi
Coordinates59.6407°N, 11.3159°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Norway avg
Snowfall 25.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 53 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 57 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 62 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 96 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 78 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 81 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 126 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 57 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 148 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 98 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 102 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 129 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 62 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 63 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 46 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 145 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 75 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 71 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 132 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 - 39 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Skjønhaug has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Skjønhaug

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trøgstad ungdomsskole - - - -
Havnås oppvekstsenter - - - -
Skjønhaug skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Skjønhaug

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Skjønhaug

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Askim museum
Aurskog-Høland bygdetun
Enebakk bygdetun
Folkenborg Museum
Folkenborg museum
Friluftsmuseet
Hjemmefrontmuseet, Rakkestad
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Norsk transporthistorisk museum
Rakkestad bygdetun
Skiptvet bygdemuseum
Trøgstad bygdemuseum
Trollull fellesmagasin
Trollull fellesmagasin

Libraries in Skjønhaug

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Askim bibliotek0.0
Dalen skole, biblioteket0.0
Eidsberg bibliotek0.0
Enebakk bibliotek0.0
Rakkestad bibliotek0.0
Skiptvet bibliotek0.0
Skiptvet Bibliotek0.0
Spydeberg bibliotek0.0
Trøgstad bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Skjønhaug

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pershytta

Castles in Skjønhaug

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trøgstad fort

Dentists in Skjønhaug

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Brit Kari Gjermshus

Veterinaries in Skjønhaug

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skjønhaug dyreklinikk

Gas Stations in Skjønhaug

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso Trøgstad

Banks in Skjønhaug

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trøgstad Sparebank Trøgstad

Breweries in Skjønhaug

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Gjerberg Bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Skjønhaug

18 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SNØ Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skimore Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trollbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kjølen Sportcenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Skjønhaug

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjerstad Gård Airstrip-Small Airport
Gjølstad Airfield-Small Airport
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga Airfield-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Maarud-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Skjønhaug

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Trøgstad post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skjønhaug

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Trøgstad kapell
Trøgstad kirke

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 Skjønhaug

What is the population of Skjønhaug?

Skjønhaug has a population of 2,182 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 6,819 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skjønhaug?

Skjønhaug has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches, with 25.5 inches of snow.

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