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Sogndal, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Sogndal is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 3,995. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

3,995 Population 12,484/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population3,995
Density12,484/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population3,995
Population Density12,484 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates61.2291°, 7.0967°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,324 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.8 inches (68 cm)

About Sogndal

Sogndal is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 3,995. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Sogndal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density12,484/sq mi
Coordinates61.2291°N, 7.0967°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Norway avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"
Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 149 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 141 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 149 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 144 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 98 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 115 km
Apr 22, 1990 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway M2.7 126 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 74 km
Oct 18, 1990 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway M2.7 108 km
Feb 24, 1992 15 km SW of Dale, Norway M2.7 101 km
Aug 24, 1991 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway M2.7 111 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 41 km
Jan 25, 1994 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 144 km
Feb 24, 1992 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway M2.6 99 km
Apr 18, 1992 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 119 km
Mar 11, 1992 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway M2.6 124 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 83 km
Jan 30, 1995 38 km NW of Hardbakke, Norway M2.5 147 km
Feb 24, 1992 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway M2.5 110 km
Jan 9, 2005 southern Norway M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 70 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 72 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 117 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 72 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 70 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 33 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 98 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 28 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 111 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 95 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.9 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
September 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 5.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Sogndal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sogndal

Institution Type Founded Website
Høgskulen på Vestlandet Campus Sogndal College

Schools in Sogndal

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Solvorn oppvekstsenter
Sogndal vidaregåande skule
Trudvang skule
Hafslo barne- og ungdomsskule
Kvåle skule
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Radio Stations near Sogndal

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sogndal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Heibergske Samlinger
Gjestheim
Sogn Fjordmuseum

Libraries in Sogndal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Leikanger folkebibliotek0.0
Luster bibliotek0.0
Sogndal bibliotek0.0
Vik folkebibliotek, Fresvik filial0.0

Hotels in Sogndal

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Lægreid Hotell
Hofslund Fjordhotell
Quality Hotel Sogndal
Walaker Hotell

Restaurants in Sogndal

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

China House
Den gamle nabo
Dr. Hagen Cafè og Bar
Fjøra Gastropub
La Pergola
Malin
SIL-hytta

Cafes in Sogndal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dampskipkaien
The Yellow House

Cinemas in Sogndal

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sogndal kulturhus

Dentists in Sogndal

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colosseum tannlege Sogndal
Sogndal tannhelsedistrikt
Tannlege Bøthun
Tannpleier Hege Mari Drange

Bus Stations in Sogndal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sogndal skysstasjon

Gas Stations in Sogndal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YX Hafslo

Banks in Sogndal

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane Sogndal
Sparebanken Vest Sogndal

Shopping Malls in Sogndal

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amfi Sogningen

Breweries in Sogndal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Balder Brygg

Stadiums & Teams in Sogndal

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sogndal

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Haugsåsen (Granvin Alpin) 0.0 $0
Finse Skisenter 0.0 $0
Alphapark 0.0 $0
Myrkdalen 0.0 $0
Sogndal skisenter 0.0 $0
Sogn skisenter 0.0 $0
Breimsbygda Skisenter 0.0 $0
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 $0
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sogndal

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bømoen AirfieldSmall Airport
Sogndal Airport, HaukåsenSOGSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sogndal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sogndal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sogndal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Stedje kyrkje

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 Sogndal

What is the population of Sogndal?

Sogndal has a population of 3,995 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 12,484 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sogndal?

Sogndal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches, with 26.8 inches of snow.

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