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Smestad, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Smestad is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 578. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

578 Population 2/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population578
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population578
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates59.9333°, 10.4333°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Smestad

Smestad is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 578. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Smestad

Smestad has an average annual temperature of 7.2°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 834 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.3°C / 28°F -4.7° / 0.1° 57.5
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -4.7° / 1.1° 46.1
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.1° / 5.3° 40.4
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 2.1° / 11° 48.3
May 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.7° 60.1
Jun 15.6°C / 60°F 10.8° / 20.4° 79.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 13.4° / 22.7° 86.1
Aug 16.9°C / 62°F 12.5° / 21.3° 103.9
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 8.6° / 16.4° 80.8
Oct 6.7°C / 44°F 3.8° / 9.6° 94.1
Nov 2.2°C / 36°F 0° / 4.4° 83.5
Dec -1.4°C / 29°F -3.7° / 0.9° 53.7
Smestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.9°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area242.9 sq mi (629.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates59.9333°N, 10.4333°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Norway avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 89 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 47 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 121 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 86 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 111 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 75 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 26 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 129 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 72 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 107 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 63 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 45 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 48 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 48 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 84 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Smestad has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Smestad

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lommedalen skole
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Radio Stations near Smestad

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo MP3 192 kbps
NRK P3 MP3 192 kbps
P9 Retro (MP3 128k) p4, 60s MP3 192 kbps
P10 Country (AAC HQ) p4, country AAC 191 kbps
NRJ Norge pop, hits MP3 128 kbps
P5 Hits (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norge MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock (MP3 128k) p4, rock MP3 128 kbps
NRK P1 Østfold MP3 192 kbps
Metal Express Radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 kbps
P4 – Lyden av Norge MP3 192 kbps
P6 Rock AAC 191 kbps
Tune Tribe Radio 24/7, ai radio AAC 52 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tønsberg MP3
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
Metro Buskerud music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Smestad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Asker museum
Austad gård
Bogstad gård
Bogstad gård museum
Bygdø kongsgård
Cementmuseet
Dikemark psykiatriske sykehusmuseum
Drammens museum
Fornebu Bilmuseum
Fornebu Historisk museum
Friluftsmuseet
Friluftsmuseet
Geologisenteret
Grini museum
Halling og Krødsheradtunet
Henie Onstad kunstsenter
Hernestangen bygdemuseum
Holocaust museum at the Center for Studies of Holocaust and Religious Minorities
Jansløkka skolemuseum
Kjerratmuseet
Langedragsetra
Lier Bygdetun
Lommedalsbanen
Munchs Ekely
Numedalstunet Friluftsmuseet
Oslofjordmuseet
Ringerikes museum
Roseslottet
Ski Museum
Strandsitterhuset
The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Veien Kulturminnepark
Vollen Kystkultursenter

Libraries in Smestad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Asker bibliotek0.0
Asker bibliotek, Heggedal0.0
Bærum Bibliotek Fornebu0.0
Bærum bibliotek, Bekkestua0.0
Bærum bibliotek, Eiksmarka0.0
Bærum bibliotek, Eiksmarka0.0
Bærum bibliotek, Rykkinn0.0
Bærum bibliotek, Sandvika0.0
Book booth0.0
Deichman Røa0.0
Deichman Røa0.0
Deichman Smestad0.0
Deichman Smestad0.0
Drammen bibliotek, Fjell filial0.0
Drammensbiblioteket0.0
Hole bibliotek0.0
Høvik bibliotek0.0
Høvik bibliotek0.0
Lier bibliotek0.0
Lier bibliotek, Tranby avdeling0.0
Nesodden bibliotek0.0
Nesodden bibliotek0.0
Ringerike bibliotek0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Midtbygda0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Slemmestad0.0

Farmers Markets in Smestad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
LOKAL Harbitz Torg
LOKAL Harbitz Torg

Cafes in Smestad

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greinehytta
Mikkelsbonn
Vensåsseter

Gas Stations in Smestad

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG Lommedalen

Golf Courses in Smestad

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lommedalen Golfklubb

Breweries in Smestad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Aass bryggeri
Haandbryggeriet AS
Låven mikrobryggeri
Wettre Bryggeri

Stadiums & Teams in Smestad

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Smestad

32 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 $0
Hurdal Skisenter 0.0 $0
Lygna skisenter 0.0 $0
Lundbybakkene 0.0 $0
Ringerudsetra skitrekk 0.0 $0
Nannestad Skisenter 0.0 $0
Ringkollen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 $0
Ringkollen alpinbakke 0.0 $0
Skimore Oslo 0.0 $0
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 $0
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 $0
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Modum skisenter 0.0 $0
Trollbakkene 0.0 $0
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 $0
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 $0
SNØ Oslo 0.0 $0
Jerikobakken 0.0 $0
Martabakken 0.0 $0
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 $0
Jardarkollen 0.0 $0
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 $0
Ingierkollen 0.0 $0
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Løvaasjordet 0.0 $0
Høvikbakken 0.0 $0
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 $0
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 $0
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 $0
Montebello ski resort 0.0 $0
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Smestad

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, RyggeMedium Airport
Askestad AirstripSmall Airport
Bøverbru AirfieldSmall Airport
Hokksund AirfieldSmall Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, EggemoenSmall Airport
Huseby AirstripSmall Airport
Jarlsberg AirfieldSmall Airport
Lier AirfieldSmall Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, KjellerSmall Airport
Reinsvoll AirfieldSmall Airport
Ruteig AirstripSmall Airport
Ski AirfieldSmall Airport
Spydeberg AirstripSmall Airport
Torsnes AirfieldSmall Airport
Veum AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Smestad

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lommedalen post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Smestad

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Stabekk Nevrokiropraktiske Klinikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Smestad

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sollihøgda kapell

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Waterfalls
6
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 Smestad

What is the population of Smestad?

Smestad has a population of 578 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 242.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Smestad?

Smestad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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