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Skudeneshavn, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Skudeneshavn is a small town in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 3,334. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

3,334 Population 3,402/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Skudeneshavn

Skudeneshavn

is a town in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located on the southernmost tip of the island of Karmøy at the entrance to the Boknafjorden and Karmsundet strait. The town is part of the traditional district of Haugaland and the Haugesund Region, a statistical metropolitan area. The town was an independent municipality due to its status as a ladested from 1858 until 1965.

People

Population3,334
Density3,402/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population3,334
Population Density3,402 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates59.1495°, 5.2591°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceRogaland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Skudeneshavn

Skudeneshavn is a small town in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 3,334. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Skudeneshavn

Skudeneshavn has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Feb (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1260 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.4°C / 38°F 1.9° / 5° 133.0
Feb 2.8°C / 37°F 1.3° / 4.2° 95.3
Mar 3.6°C / 38°F 2° / 5.3° 88.1
Apr 6.4°C / 44°F 4.4° / 8.3° 65.8
May 9.3°C / 49°F 7.3° / 11.3° 56.0
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 10.3° / 14.6° 56.4
Jul 14.9°C / 59°F 13° / 16.8° 94.4
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 13.6° / 17.3° 121.0
Sep 13°C / 55°F 11.4° / 14.7° 126.1
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 8.3° / 11.2° 145.7
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F 5.2° / 8.2° 158.1
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F 3.1° / 6° 120.0
Skudeneshavn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below Norway avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density3,402/sq mi
Coordinates59.1495°N, 5.2591°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Norway avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 46 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 128 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 87 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 50 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 101 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 47 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 79 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 144 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 33 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 80 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 99 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 141 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 35 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 123 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 133 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 33 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 143 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 30 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 48 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 80 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 80 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.1 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
August 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 6.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 6.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.9 in

Skudeneshavn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Skudeneshavn

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sørhåland barneskole
Skudeneshavn skole
Skudenes ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Skudeneshavn

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Rogaland AAC+ 158 kbps
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet MP3) MP3 192 kbps
Radio102 local, local music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Northern Star classic rock, norway MP3 192 kbps
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet AAC) AAC+ 159 kbps
Radio Kos AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Skudeneshavn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bokn bygdemuseum
Derikhuset
Hummermuseet
Karmøy Fiskerimuseum
Mælandsgården
Museumsgården Ørpetveit
Nordvegen Historiesenter
Røykstova på Laupland
Solhålå
Visnes Gruvemuseum

Libraries in Skudeneshavn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karmøy folkebibliotek0.0
Karmøy folkebibliotek, Åkrehamn filial0.0
Karmøy folkebibliotek, Norheim filial0.0
Karmøy folkebibliotek, Skudesneshavn filial0.0
Kvitsøy folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Skudeneshavn

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chao Thai
Havn Restaurant
Smiå Bistro & Pianobar

Cafes in Skudeneshavn

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

13 Humler
Røyningsbu

Gas Stations in Skudeneshavn

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Skudeneshavn

Banks in Skudeneshavn

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skudenes & Aakra Sparebank Skudenes

Golf Courses in Skudeneshavn

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karmøy Golfklubb

Breweries in Skudeneshavn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skudenes Bryggeri

Airports Near Skudeneshavn

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stavanger Airport, SolaSVGLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRPMedium Airport
Jæren Mikroflyklubb FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Skudeneshavn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Skudeneshavn post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skudeneshavn

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Falnes kirke
Skudenes bedehus
Syvenedags Adventistkirken Sør-Karmøy

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Skudeneshavn

What is the population of Skudeneshavn?

Skudeneshavn has a population of 3,334 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,402 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Skudeneshavn?

Skudeneshavn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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