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Tomter, Norway

Østfold · Norway

Tomter is a small town in Østfold, Norway with a population of 2,209. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,209 Population 5,260/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Tomter

Tomter

Tomter is a village in Indre Østfold municipality in the county of Østfold, Norway. As of 2022, Tomter has 2108 inhabitants. It is the largest village in the former Hobøl municipality, now part of Indre Østfold. Tomter is situated approximately 40 kilometres south of Norway's capital, Oslo, and approximately 15 kilometres northwest of the biggest city in Indre Østfold, Askim. Oslo is easily reached with a 27 minute train ride from Tomter Station. Tomter is one of five villages and cities in Indre Østfold municipality. The others being: Spydeberg, Skjønhaug, Mysen and Askim. Tomter's population has been increasing heavily the last few years, because of its close proximity to the capital, and train station. Because of this, there is always a lot of construction and development all over the town. Since 2012, Tomter's population has increased with almost 500.

People

Population2,209
Density5,260/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population2,209
Population Density5,260 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates59.6591°, 10.9949°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceØstfold
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.5 inches (32 cm)

About Tomter

Tomter is a small town in Norway (Østfold) with a population of 2,209. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Tomter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°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 32.6 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below Norway avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density5,260/sq mi
Coordinates59.6591°N, 10.9949°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 53 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 55 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 79 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 98 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 82 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 83 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 123 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 48 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 148 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 89 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 95 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 116 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 58 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 60 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 37 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 142 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 65 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 53 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 - 21 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in 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) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Tomter has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tomter

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tomter skole - - - -
Skotbu skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tomter

20 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
P4 – Lyden av Norge - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vinyl Oslo info MP3 128 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
Radio Latin-Amerika chile, latin MP3 192 kbps
🎥 ues 🎬 epic, movies MP3 128 kbps
radiOrakel feminist, minority genders MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tomter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Askim museum
Ekebergparken
Enebakk bygdetun
Friluftsmuseet
Hauketo skysstasjon
Ladegården
Langbygningen
Meierimuseet
Munchmuseet
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Nes Lensemuseum
Ole Kjærbus Krigshistoriske samlinger
Skiptvet bygdemuseum

Libraries in Tomter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ås bibliotek0.0
Ås bibliotek, Nordby0.0
Askim bibliotek0.0
Dalen skole, biblioteket0.0
Deichman Bjørnholt0.0
Deichman Bjørvika0.0
Deichman Bjørvika0.0
Deichman Bøler0.0
Deichman Holmlia0.0
Deichman Holmlia0.0
Deichman Lambertseter0.0
Deichman Lambertseter0.0
Deichman Library, Oppsal0.0
Deichman Library, Oppsal0.0
Enebakk bibliotek0.0
Oppegård bibliotek0.0
Ski bibliotek og Ski lokalhistoriske arkiv0.0
Skiptvet bibliotek0.0
Skiptvet Bibliotek0.0
Spydeberg bibliotek0.0
Tomter innbyggertorg og bibliotek0.0
Våler bibliotek0.0
Vestby bibliotek0.0

Cafes in Tomter

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bråtan
Gaupesteinhytta

Train Stations in Tomter

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tomter

Breweries in Tomter

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fet Hjemmebryggeri
MikroMeyer

Stadiums & Teams in Tomter

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tomter

23 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
SNØ Oslo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nannestad 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 - - -
Trollbakkene 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Holmenkollen National Ski Arena 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Oslo Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prestenga Skipark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jerikobakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Martabakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Marikollen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Bjørkelangen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jardarkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Leirskallen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ingierkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Trolldalen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Høvikbakken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ellingsrudkollen 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tomter

20 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
Gulli Airstrip-Small Airport
Haga 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
Maarud-Small Airport
Näsinge Airfield-Small Airport
Rakkestad Astorp Airfield-Small Airport
Ski Airfield-Small Airport
Spydeberg Airstrip-Small Airport
Torsnes Airfield-Small Airport
Trøgstad Airfield-Small Airport
Veum Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tomter

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tomter post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Tomter

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Botjenester Ski avdeling Skoghusveien 6
Botjenester Ski avdeling Skoghusveien 9
Høyås bo- og rehabiliteringssenter
Klinikk for Alle
Unilabs Røntgen Bryn

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tomter

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tomter 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 Tomter

What is the population of Tomter?

Tomter has a population of 2,209 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,260 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tomter?

Tomter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°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 32.6 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.

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