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Uskedalen, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Uskedalen is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 717. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

717 Population 2,472/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
112.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population717
Density2,472/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain112.0 in/yr
Sunny Days135/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population717
Population Density2,472 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates59.9330°, 5.8634°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation112.0 inches (2,844 mm)
Annual Snowfall56.1 inches (143 cm)

About Uskedalen

Uskedalen is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Uskedalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 56.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average40.8°F
24% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,472/sq mi
Coordinates59.9330°N, 5.8634°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.0"
195% above Norway avg
Snowfall 56.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.98"
Driest Month (May) 4.88"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 62 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 97 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 18 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 46 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 50 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 71 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 47 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 66 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 107 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 103 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 110 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 146 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 37 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 11 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 94 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 61 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 87 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 50 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 48 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 143 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 108 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 108 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 11.6 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 9.1 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 9.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 8.6 in
September 48°F (9°C) 12.0 in
October 42°F (6°C) 12.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 12.4 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 14.0 in Wettest

Uskedalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 29°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.0") and May the driest (4.9").

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Schools in Uskedalen

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bringedalsbygda skule
Ølve montessoriskule
Uskedalen skule
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Radio Stations near Uskedalen

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Uskedalen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bygdetunet Rød
Folgefonn Center
Halsnøy kloster
Husmannsplassen Treo
Nistovetunet
Norsk Motormuseum
Riddersalen
Seløystova
Skaaluren skipsbyggjarmuseum

Libraries in Uskedalen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Etne bibliotek, avd. Skånevik0.0
Kvinnherad bibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Uskedalen

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vertshuset

Gas Stations in Uskedalen

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NO #415339807
NO #849975604
YX Matre
YX Ølve

Ski Resorts Near Uskedalen

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gullingen skisenter 0.0 $0
Sauda skisenter 0.0 $0
Fjellhaugen skisenter 0.0 $0
FONNA Glacier Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Bygdastølen skiskytterstadion 0.0 $0
Furedalen alpin 0.0 $0
Aktiven skiheis 0.0 $0
Gullbotn 0.0 $0
Eikedalen skisenter 0.0 $0
Tunåsen hoppanlegg 0.0 $0

Airports Near Uskedalen

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bergen Airport, FleslandBGOLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRPMedium Airport
Bømoen AirfieldSmall Airport
Os Vaksinen Ulven AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Uskedalen

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ølve post i butikk
Uskedalen post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uskedalen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Ølve kyrkje
Uskedal kyrkje

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 Uskedalen

What is the population of Uskedalen?

Uskedalen has a population of 717 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,472 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uskedalen?

Uskedalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.0 inches, with 56.1 inches of snow.

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