Sørland, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Sørland is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 601. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

601 Population 1,582/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

74.7 in Annual Rain

Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population601

Density1,582/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

Rain74.7 in/yr

Elevation10 ft (3 m)

Population	601
Population Density	1,582 / sq mi
Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates	67.6656°, 12.6978°
Timezone	Europe/Oslo
Country	🇳🇴 Norway
State / Province	Nordland
Average Temperature	42°F (6°C)
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation	74.7 inches (1,896 mm)
Annual Snowfall	30.4 inches (77 cm)

About Sørland

Sørland is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 601. 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. 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 Average	42.1°F
	22% below Norway avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,582/sq mi
Coordinates	67.6656°N, 12.6978°E
Timezone	Europe/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").

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Schools in Sørland

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Værøy skole	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Sørland

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Libraries in Sørland

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Værøy folkebibliotek		0.0

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.

Airport	IATA	Type
Røst Airport	RET	Small Airport

Post Offices in Sørland

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Værøy post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sørland

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sørland

What is the population of Sørland?

Sørland has a population of 601 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,582 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. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches, with 30.4 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Gravdal 1,670 pop · 38.4 mi Leknes 3,776 pop · 40.9 mi Stamsund 1,107 pop · 43.9 mi Evjen 2,127 pop · 49.4 mi Bodø 43,504 pop · 51.7 mi Løpsmarka 2,286 pop · 52.3 mi Kabelvåg 2,337 pop · 59.6 mi Løding 3,270 pop · 59.6 mi Ørnes 1,624 pop · 61.3 mi Svolvær 4,807 pop · 62.4 mi Glomfjord 1,089 pop · 67.5 mi Fauske 6,420 pop · 76.7 mi Melbu 2,326 pop · 79.2 mi Rognan 2,584 pop · 81.5 mi

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