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Storforshei, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Storforshei is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 690. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

690 Population 2,760/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population690
Density2,760/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population690
Population Density2,760 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates66.4048°, 14.5286°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,126 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.8 inches (71 cm)

About Storforshei

Storforshei is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 690. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Storforshei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.2°F
39% below Norway avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density2,760/sq mi
Coordinates66.4048°N, 14.5286°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above Norway avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.12"
Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 30, 2008.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 141 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 143 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 141 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 54 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 57 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 140 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 56 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 137 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 138 km
Oct 16, 1992 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 131 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 52 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 141 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 11 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 67 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 141 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 145 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 2 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 139 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 51 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 9 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 84 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 4.8 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
June 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
September 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 4.8 in

Storforshei has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Storforshei

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skonseng skole
Grønfjelldal montessoriskole
Storforshei barne- og ungdomsskole
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Radio Stations near Storforshei

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Monuments in Storforshei

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sovjetiske Krigsfanger

Dentists in Storforshei

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Storforshei tannklinikk

Train Stations in Storforshei

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunderland
Skonseng

Gas Stations in Storforshei

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YX Storforshei

Ski Resorts Near Storforshei

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hemavan 0.0 $0
Bleikvassli skibakke 0.0 $0
Munklia hoppsenter 0.0 $0
Vestvatnlia alpinanlegg 0.0 $0

Airports Near Storforshei

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mo i Rana Airport, RøssvollMQNMedium Airport
Hemavan AirportHMVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Storforshei

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Storforshei post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Storforshei

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nevernes kirke

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Waterfalls
24
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Storforshei

What is the population of Storforshei?

Storforshei has a population of 690 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,760 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Storforshei?

Storforshei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 27.8 inches of snow.

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