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Strai, Norway

Agder · Norway

Strai is a small town in Agder, Norway with a population of 1,266. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,266 Population 131/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Strai

Strai

Strai is a village and a district in the municipality of Kristiansand in Agder, Norway. It is located in the borough of Grim. Its population (2014) is about 1,000. The district of Mosby lies to the north, the districts of Lund, Kvadraturen, and Grim are located to the south, and the Songdalen area lies to the west.

People

Population1,266
Density131/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,266
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates58.1893°, 7.9283°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAgder
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall23.6 inches (60 cm)

About Strai

Strai is a small town in Norway (Agder) with a population of 1,266. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Strai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates58.1893°N, 7.9283°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above Norway avg
Snowfall 23.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 148 km
Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 88 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 97 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 91 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 134 km
Jul 21, 2007 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.2 147 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 104 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 110 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 63 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 97 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 86 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 98 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 96 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 125 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 85 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 48 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 99 km
Sep 23, 1992 23 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 100 km
Oct 14, 1993 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 106 km
Jan 24, 2008 North Sea M2.6 84 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 - 121 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 121 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.8 in

Strai has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Strai

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mosby oppvekssenter skole - - - -
Torridal skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Strai

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
P11 Dance (MP3 192k) p4, dance MP3 192 kbps
P11 Dance (AAC HQ) p4, dance AAC 192 kbps
P11 Dance (MP3 128k) p4, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio 3,16 - hele Norges kristne radiokanal - AAC 128 kbps
Radio Lyngdal classic hits, hits AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Strai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bragdøya Kystkultursenter
Bredalsholmen dokk og fartøyvernsenter
Edvards Hus
Gimle gård
Hægeland bygdemuseum
Historielagets Museum
Kanonmuseet
Kristiansand museum
Naturmuseum og botanisk hage Universitetet i Agder
Odderøya Museumshavn
Porsmyr bygdetun
Setesdalsbanen - Grovane stasjon
Setesdalsbanen - Røyknes stasjon
Søgne gamle prestegård
Stiftelsen Arkivet
Vennesla skole- og bygdemuseum

Libraries in Strai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kristiansand folkebibliotek0.0
Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Flekkerøy bibliotek0.0
Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Hellemyr bibliotek0.0
Kristiansand folkebibliotek, Vågsbygd bibliotek0.0
Søgne bibliotek0.0
Songdalen bibliotek0.0
Vennesla bibliotek0.0
Vennesla bibliotek, Hægeland filial0.0

Dentists in Strai

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Lâm

Gas Stations in Strai

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Truck Dalane
Preem Kristiansand
St1 Mosby
St1 Truck Kristiansand

Breweries in Strai

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hunsfos Bryggeri
Qvart Ølkompani

Stadiums & Teams in Strai

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Strai

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Klappane hoppbakker 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tveit skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ljosland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bortelid Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Strai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kristiansand AirportKRSLarge Airport
Evje Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Strai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mosby post i butikk
Strai post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Strai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Torridal 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 Strai

What is the population of Strai?

Strai has a population of 1,266 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Strai?

Strai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches, with 23.6 inches of snow.

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