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Sola, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Sola is a small town in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 0. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

36 ft Elevation 11 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates58.8885°, 5.6529°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceRogaland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,878 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.8 inches (132 cm)

About Sola

Sola is a small town in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Sola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below Norway avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates58.8885°N, 5.6529°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Norway avg
Snowfall 51.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 128 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 81 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 105 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 71 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 137 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 72 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 115 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 15 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 137 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 106 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 126 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 92 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 119 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 62 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 86 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 98 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 25 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 107 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 83 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 26 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 - 59 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 59 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.6 in
August 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in

Sola has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Sola

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Godeset skole - - - -
Grannes skole - - - -
Jåttå videregående skole - - - -
Skadberg skole - - - -
Kjerrberget ungdomsskole - - - -
Norlights montessoriskole Stavanger - - - -
Sola videregående skole - - - -
Dysjaland skule - - - -
Gausel skole - - - -
Gautesete skole - - - -
Sande skole - - - -
Håland skole - - - -
Hinna skole - - - -
Jåtten skole - - - -
Sola ungdomsskole - - - -
Røyneberg skole - - - -
Biss Gausel - - - -
Jåttå videregående skole avd. Hinna - - - -
Sola skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sola

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Rogaland - AAC+ 158 kbps

Museums in Sola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andreas Bøe-samlinga
Bakken husmannsplass
BibMus Rennesøy
Breidablikk
Bryne Mølle
Engøyholmen Kystkultursenter
Fjøløy Fort
Flyhistorisk museum Sola
Fogdahuset
Fotland bygdemølle
Fotland kraftstasjon
Friluftshuset Orre
Garborgheimen
Garborgsenteret
Hå gamle prestegard
Jærmuseet / Vitengarden
Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug
Jernaldergarden på Ullandhaug
Klepp bygdemuseum
Knudaheio
Kristinahuset
Krossens Havremølle
Kverna i Frøylandsbekken
Kystkultursamlingen i Tananger
Ledaal
Limagarden
Misjonsmuseet
Norsk grafisk museum
Reidar Berge-museet
Revtangen ornitologiske stasjon
Riska histore- og museumslag
Sjøbruksmuseum
Speidermuseet
Stavanger Art Museum
Stavanger Maritime Museum
Stavanger Museum
The Museum of Archaeology
The Norwegian Canning Museum
The Norwegian Childrens Museum
The Norwegian Petroleum Museum
Time bygdemuseum
TS Museet
Tungenes fyr
Utstein kloster
Vestlandske Skolemuseum
Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren
Visitor Centre Wetland, Jæren
Vistnes skole
Vistnestunet
Vitenfabrikken

Libraries in Sola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gjesdal folkebibliotek0.0
Hå folkebibliotek0.0
Klepp bibliotek0.0
Randaberg folkebibliotek0.0
Rennesøy folkebibliotek0.0
Riska bibliotek0.0
Sandnes bibliotek0.0
Sola bibliotek0.0
Sola bibliotek, Tananger filial0.0
Sølvberget Stavanger Library0.0
Stavanger bibliotek og kulturhus, Madla bibliotekfilial0.0
Time bibliotek (Jærbiblioteka)0.0
Universitetsbibliotek0.0

Hotels in Sola

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clarion Hotel Air
Quality Airport Hotel Stavanger
Quality Hotel Pond
Scandic Stavanger Airport
Sola Strand Hotel

Restaurants in Sola

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Forno pizzeria
Delikatessen By Foodfighters
Dolly Dimples Sola
FOMO Works
Kitchen & Table
Matsalen
Sabi Sushi
Sabi Sushi
Sola Bistro
Strandhuset
ThaiSpicy

Cafes in Sola

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brenningen kaffebar
Ritazza
uReist

Monuments in Sola

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erling Sjalgsson

Dentists in Sola

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colosseumklinikken Sola
Gausel tannklinikk
Mæhle tannhelse
Oris Dental Hinna Park
Sola tannklinikk
Sola tannlegesenter
Tannlege Trond Galtung
Tannlegene Torstein Olsen & Tore Tjosevik

Veterinaries in Sola

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dyredoktoren, Høie & Vatne as
Hinna Dyreklinikk

Gas Stations in Sola

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Sola
Circle K Forus
Circle K Tjelta
Esso Express Sola
NO #13519982827
NO #13519982828
St1 Solakrossen
Uno-X Forus
Uno-X Hinna
Uno-X Sola
YX Sande gård

Banks in Sola

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 SR-Bank Sola

Shopping Malls in Sola

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stadionparken
Tvedtsenteret

Gyms in Sola

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena Treningssenter
Balanz Sola
EVO Forus
SATS Forus
SATS Hinna

Golf Courses in Sola

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sandnes Golfklubb (Bærheim Golfpark)
Sola golfklubb
Solastranden Golfklubb

Breweries in Sola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lervig Aktiebryggeri
RYGR Brygghus

Stadiums & Teams in Sola

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sola

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stavanger Airport, SolaSVGLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sola

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forus post i butikk
Gausel post i butikk
Skadberg post i butikk
Sola post i butikk
Tjelta post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Sola

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Hundvåg Fysikalske Institutt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sola

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethlehem bedehus
Gausel kirke
Hverdagskirken, Sola
Kristen Tjeneste
Ljosheim bedehus
Ræge kirke
Ræge nye kirke
Sola kirke
Sola Ruinkyrkje
Sørnes kirke
Vonheim bedehus

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 Sola

What is the weather like in Sola?

Sola has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches, with 51.8 inches of snow.

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