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Tofte, Norway

Akershus · Norway

Tofte is a small town in Akershus, Norway with a population of 3,109. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,109 Population 2,704/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Tofte

Tofte

Tofte is a village in the Asker municipality in Akershus, Norway. It is situated on the Hurum Peninsula on the Oslo Fjord. It is the second largest settlement in Hurum.

People

Population3,109
Density2,704/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,109
Population Density2,704 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates59.5428°, 10.5614°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAkershus
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (824 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.4 inches (31 cm)

About Tofte

Tofte is a small town in Norway (Akershus) with a population of 3,109. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Tofte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 12.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Norway avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density2,704/sq mi
Coordinates59.5428°N, 10.5614°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 47 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 75 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 105 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 119 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 80 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 105 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 107 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 61 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 66 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 105 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 113 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 77 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 79 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 52 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 126 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 42 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 27 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 35°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Tofte has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Tofte

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Son skole - - - -
Tofte ungdomsskole - - - -
Grevlingen skole - - - -
Tofte skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tofte

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo - MP3 192 kbps
NRK P3 - MP3 192 kbps
P9 Retro (MP3 128k) p4, 60s MP3 192 kbps
P10 Country (AAC HQ) p4, country AAC 191 kbps
NRJ Norge pop, hits MP3 128 kbps
P5 Hits (MP3 128k) p4, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Norge - MP3 128 kbps
P6 Rock (MP3 128k) p4, rock MP3 128 kbps
NRK P1 Østfold - MP3 192 kbps
Metal Express Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 kbps
P4 – Lyden av Norge - MP3 192 kbps
P6 Rock - AAC 191 kbps
Tune Tribe Radio 24/7, ai radio AAC 52 kbps
NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Metro Oslo classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tønsberg - MP3
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
Metro Buskerud music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tofte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aluminiummuseet
Avistegnernes hus
Berger museum
Cementmuseet
Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger
Follo museum
Geologisenteret
Hernestangen bygdemuseum
Holmestrand museum
Holmsbu kunstmuseum
Horten bilmuseum
KNM Narvik
Kystsamlingen
Lokalhistorisk senter
Meierimuseet
Midgard vikingsenter
Moss City and Industry Museum
Munchs hus
O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling
Oscarsborg festningsmuseum
Preus Fotomuseum
Roald Amundsens hjem
Royal Norwegian Navy Museum
Rygge museum og historielag
Son Kystkultursenteret
Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter
Støa
Svelvik museum

Libraries in Tofte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ås bibliotek0.0
Ås bibliotek, Nordby0.0
Asker bibliotek, Heggedal0.0
Book booth0.0
Drøbak Bibliotek0.0
Holmestrand bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek0.0
Horten bibliotek, Åsgårdstrand0.0
Hurum folkebibliotek0.0
Moss bibliotek0.0
Prison library0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Midtbygda0.0
Røyken bibliotek, Slemmestad0.0
Rygge bibliotek0.0
Svelvik bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek, Son0.0

Hotels in Tofte

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Son Spa
Vilma Sjøbad

Restaurants in Tofte

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Oliven
La Paz
Ristorante 24
Sjøboden
Son Kro

Cafes in Tofte

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hagestua
Torvgården

Dentists in Tofte

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Ragnar Dekke
Tannlege Sand

Gas Stations in Tofte

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uno-X Tofte

Banks in Tofte

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Østfold Akershus Son

Golf Courses in Tofte

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soon Golfbane

Stadiums & Teams in Tofte

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tofte

29 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen hoppanlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen skistadion 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ringkollen alpinbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Skimore Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nylendlia skianlegg 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lillomarka Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Linderudkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Modum skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trollbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
SNØ Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Martabakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tagtvedtbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Løvaasjordet 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stillerud akebakke 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Montebello ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høgås alpinsenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimyrbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tofte

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSLLarge Airport
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRFLarge Airport
Moss Airport, Rygge-Medium Airport
Askestad Airstrip-Small Airport
Eidsberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Hokksund Airfield-Small Airport
Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen-Small Airport
Huseby Airstrip-Small Airport
Jarlsberg Airfield-Small Airport
Lier Airfield-Small Airport
Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller-Small Airport
Ruteig Airstrip-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Skitnerød flyplass-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tofte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tofte post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Tofte

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unicare Jeløy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tofte

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Filtvet kirke
Son kulturkirke
Strømbråten kapell

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 Tofte

What is the population of Tofte?

Tofte has a population of 3,109 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,704 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tofte?

Tofte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 12.4 inches of snow.

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