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Tromsø, Norway
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Tromsø is a mid-size city in Troms, Norway with a population of 41,915. Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 41,915 |
| Population Density | 5,112 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.6489°, 18.9551° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Troms |
| Average Temperature | 36°F (2°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.9 inches (963 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 19.7 inches (50 cm) |
About Tromsø
Tromsø is a mid-size city in Norway (Troms) with a population of 41,915. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Tromsø
Tromsø has an average annual temperature of 3.5°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.6°C), the coldest is Feb (-3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1089 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.6489°N, 18.9551°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 78 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 78 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 14 | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.1 in |
Tromsø has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 24°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Tromsø
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| EISCAT Ramfjordmoen | University | - | , |
| Konservatoriet | University | - | , |
| Troms Folkeuniversitetet | College | - | , |
| University of Tromsø - The arctic university of Norway | University | 1972 | Visit → |
Schools in Tromsø
44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Grønnåsen skole | - | - | - | - |
| Prestvannet skole | - | - | - | - |
| Workinnmarka skole | - | - | - | - |
| Ekrehagen skole Adventistsamfunnets grunnskoler | - | - | - | - |
| Langnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Solneset skole | - | - | - | - |
| Slettaelva skole | - | - | - | - |
| Selnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kvaløysletta skole | - | - | - | - |
| Sandnessund skole | - | - | - | - |
| Breivang videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Gyllenborg skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fagereng skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kaldfjord skole | - | - | - | - |
| Borgtun skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kongsbakken videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tromsø kommune Læring Gjennom Arbeid | - | - | - | - |
| Bjerkaker skole | - | - | - | - |
| Fjellheim bibelskole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinerskolen i Tromsø | - | - | - | - |
| Sommerlyst skole | - | - | - | - |
| Trollbakken barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Mortensnes skole | - | - | - | - |
| Storelva skole | - | - | - | - |
| Norges Toppidrettsgymnas Tromsø | - | - | - | - |
| Ishavsbyen videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Kvaløya videregående skole | - | - | - | - |
| Tromsø International School | - | - | - | - |
| Norges Toppidrettsgymnas ungdomsskole Tromsø | - | - | - | - |
| Sonans Tromsø | - | - | - | - |
| Tromsø International School | - | - | - | - |
| Tromsø kommune Voksenopplæringa | - | - | - | - |
| Læring gjennom arbeid (LGA) | - | - | - | - |
| Sjømannsbyen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Kvamstykket barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Olsgård barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Kvaløysletta barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Workinnmarka barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Storvollen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Eidhaugen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Bymyra barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Templarheimen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
| Langnes åpen barnehage | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tromsø
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRK P1 Troms (Høy kvalitet AAC) | - | AAC+ 159 kbps | |
| historyradio.org | educational, history | MP3 | |
| Radio Tromsø Hits | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bardufoss | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Tromsø
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologi walk | ||||
| Hella friluftsmuseum | ||||
| M/S Polstjerna | ||||
| Nordnorsk kunstmuseum | ||||
| Nordnorsk vitensenter | ||||
| Perspektivet Folkeparken | ||||
| Perspektivet museum | ||||
| Polarmuseet | ||||
| Troll Museum | ||||
| Tromsø Forsvarsmuseum | ||||
| Tromsø University Museum |
Libraries in Tromsø
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natur- og Helsefagbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| The University Library – Psychology and Law | 0.0 | |||||
| Tromsø bibliotek avd. Tromsdalen | 0.0 | |||||
| Tromsø bibliotek, Kroken filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Tromsø Public Library and City Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Universitetsbiblioteket - Kultur- og samfunnsfag | 0.0 |
Hotels in Tromsø
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tromsø
69 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tromsø
39 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tromsø
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tromsø
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tromsø
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Tromsø
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tromsø
20 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tromsø
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tromsø
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tromsø
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tromsø
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tromsø
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tromsø
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tromsø
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryggeri 13 | ||||
| Graff Brygghus | ||||
| Graff Brygghus | ||||
| Ludwig Mack Brygghus |
Stadiums & Teams in Tromsø
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Tromsø
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skjærhaug hoppbakker | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tromsø Alpinpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Grønnåsen hoppsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tromsø
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tromsø Airport | TOS | Large Airport |
| Bardufoss Airport | BDU | Medium Airport |
| Villmobakken Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tromsø
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bjerkaker post i butikk | |
| Breivika Tromsø post i butikk | |
| Giæverbukta post i butikk | |
| Hamna post i butikk | |
| Kvaløysletta post i butikk | |
| Tromsdalen post i butikk | |
| Tromsø post i butikk | |
| Tromsø sør post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tromsø
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alnor Senter | |
| Apostolic Faith Church | |
| Baptistkirka | |
| Elverhøy Parish Church | |
| Fjellheim Misjonsforsamling | |
| Grønnåsen kirke | |
| Karmelittklosteret Totus Tuus | |
| Kvaløy kirke | |
| Metodistkirken | |
| Norkirken Tromsø | |
| OKS Tromsøkirka | |
| Tromsø domkirke | |
| Tromsø gravlunds kapell | |
| Tromsø Valgmenighet | |
| Vår Frue kirke |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tromsø
What is the population of Tromsø?
Tromsø has a population of 41,915 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 5,112 people per square mile, spread across 8.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tromsø?
Tromsø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 19.7 inches of snow.