Sign In Register

Sørland, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Sørland is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 640. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

640 Population 1,684/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

Discover Sørland, Norway

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population640
Density1,684/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population640
Population Density1,684 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates67.6656°, 12.6978°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,896 mm)
Annual Snowfall30.4 inches (77 cm)

About Sørland

Sørland is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Sørland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,684/sq mi
Coordinates67.6656°N, 12.6978°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
96% above Norway avg
Snowfall 30.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.33"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2014.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 100 km
Dec 20, 1997 58 km W of Sørland, Norway M4.7 59 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 95 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 101 km
Jun 7, 2014 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway M4.2 147 km
Jul 19, 2006 103 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M4.1 104 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 78 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 142 km
Nov 7, 1991 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway M3.7 91 km
Dec 16, 1991 98 km W of Sørland, Norway M3.7 98 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 143 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 98 km
May 20, 1990 104 km NW of Sørland, Norway M3.5 105 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 105 km
Jan 17, 1991 131 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 131 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 105 km
Dec 15, 1995 123 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 123 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 66 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 109 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.4 in
February 34°F (1°C) 6.9 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 6.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Driest
July 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 49°F (10°C) 7.6 in
October 44°F (7°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 7.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 9.1 in

Sørland has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 34°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (3.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Sørland

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Værøy skole
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Sørland

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Sørland

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Værøy folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Sørland

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fagmek Resorts
Fiskarheimen
Lofoten Væroy Brygge Hotell

Restaurants in Sørland

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiosken
Lofoten Væroy Brygge Restaurant

Cafes in Sørland

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafè Supern

Dentists in Sørland

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Værøy tannklinikk

Gas Stations in Sørland

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BunkerOil

Airports Near Sørland

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Røst AirportRETSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sørland

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Værøy post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sørland

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Værøy gamle kirke
Værøy 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sørland.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Sørland

What is the population of Sørland?

Sørland has a population of 640 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,684 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sørland?

Sørland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 30.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Sørland with another city: