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Sortland, Norway
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Sortland is a small city in Nordland, Norway with a population of 10,468. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 10,468 |
| Population Density | 7,531 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 68.6957°, 15.4050° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Nordland |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (4°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 26.0 inches (66 cm) |
About Sortland
Sortland is a small city in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 10,468. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Sortland
Sortland has an average annual temperature of 3.8°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (13.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1496 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.6957°N, 15.4050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.4 in |
Sortland has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 29°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and June the driest (2.4").
Schools in Sortland
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmstad skole | - | - | - | - |
| Jennestad montessoriskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sortland videregående skole, Kleiva | - | - | - | - |
| Sortland ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
| Sortland barneskole | - | - | - | - |
| Lamarka skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sortland videregående skole, Sortland | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sortland
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sortland
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blokken | ||||
| Jennestad Handelssted | ||||
| Sortland museum |
Libraries in Sortland
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sortland bibliotek | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sortland
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sortland
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sortland
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sortland
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sortland
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sortland
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sortland
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Sortland
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ånstadblåheia skitrekk | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sortland
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Andøya Airport, Andenes | ANX | Medium Airport |
| Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen | SKN | Medium Airport |
| Svolvær Airport, Helle | SVJ | Medium Airport |
| Engeløy Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sortland
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sortland post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sortland
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sortland kirke |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sortland?
Sortland has a population of 10,468 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 7,531 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sortland?
Sortland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 26.0 inches of snow.