Tonstad, Norway

Agder · Norway

Tonstad is a small town in Agder, Norway with a population of 939. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

939 Population 2,134/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

Population939

Density2,134/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)

Rain83.2 in/yr

Elevation223 ft (68 m)

Population	939
Population Density	2,134 / sq mi
Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates	58.6626°, 6.7169°
Timezone	Europe/Oslo
Country	🇳🇴 Norway
State / Province	Agder
Average Temperature	42°F (5°C)
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation	83.2 inches (2,112 mm)
Annual Snowfall	31.8 inches (81 cm)

About Tonstad

Tonstad is a small town in Norway (Agder) with a population of 939. 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. 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 Average	41.5°F
	23% below Norway avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	2,134/sq mi
Coordinates	58.6626°N, 6.7169°E
Timezone	Europe/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 (OpenStreetMap 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.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Tonstad

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Fotograf T. Dahl's hus
Konstali gårdsmuseum
Lund bygdemuseum og kulturbank

Libraries in Tonstad

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Lund folkebibliotek		0.0
Sirdal folkebibliotek		0.0

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

Airports Near Tonstad

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Lista Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Tonstad

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Tonstad i Sirdal post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonstad

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Haughom kapell
Tonstad kyrkje

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Waterfalls Near Tonstad

22 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Tonstad.

Name	Description
Åmelfossen
Bjorfossen
Bjorlofoss
Brynefossane
Dorgefoss
Fossen
Fossen
Fossen
Grytefoss
Hegrefossen
Indrefossen
Kjerringstølfossen
Kulifossen
Nessefossen
Raunelifossen
Ruganfossen
Skittfoss
Skreåfossen
Skrubbedalsfossen
Strandebekkfossen	Height: 4
Tveidefossen
Ytrefossen

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 939 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,134 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. Annual rainfall totals 83.2 inches, with 31.8 inches of snow.

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