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Tonstad, Norway

Agder · Norway

Tonstad is a small town in Agder, Norway with a population of 874. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

874 Population 1,986/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
83.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population874
Density1,986/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain83.2 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population874
Population Density1,986 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates58.6626°, 6.7169°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceAgder
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation83.2 inches (2,112 mm)
Annual Snowfall31.8 inches (81 cm)

About Tonstad

Tonstad is a small town in Norway (Agder) with a population of 874. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Tonstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Norway avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,986/sq mi
Coordinates58.6626°N, 6.7169°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.2"
119% above Norway avg
Snowfall 31.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 91 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 136 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 118 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 136 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 112 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 133 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 116 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 66 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 113 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 101 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 82 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 105 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 147 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 114 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 131 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 68 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 79 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 49 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 69 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 114 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 - 43 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 43 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 8.9 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 6.6 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 6.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 8.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 10.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 9.9 in

Tonstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 28°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Tonstad

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sirdal videregående skole - - - -
Tonstad skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tonstad

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Tonstad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fotograf T. Dahl's hus
Konstali gårdsmuseum
Lund bygdemuseum og kulturbank

Libraries in Tonstad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lund folkebibliotek0.0
Sirdal folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Tonstad

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tonstad Take Away

Cafes in Tonstad

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Falkefjellstøylen

Monuments in Tonstad

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaplan turbine

Dentists in Tonstad

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingvald Kydland

Gas Stations in Tonstad

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Tonstad
YX Tonstad

Banks in Tonstad

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kvinesdal Sparebank Sirdal

Ski Resorts Near Tonstad

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bjørnestad Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ljosland skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sirdal Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fidjeland Skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ådneram Skitrekk 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tonstad

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lista Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tonstad

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tonstad i Sirdal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonstad

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Haughom kapell
Tonstad kyrkje

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Waterfalls
22
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 Tonstad

What is the population of Tonstad?

Tonstad has a population of 874 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 1,986 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonstad?

Tonstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.2 inches, with 31.8 inches of snow.

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