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Vadsø, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Vadsø is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 4,654. Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).

4,654 Population 3,580/sq mi density
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Vadsø

Vadsø

Vadsø, Čáhcesuolu, or Vesisaari (Kven) is a town in Vadsø Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The town is the administrative centre of both Vadsø Municipality and Finnmark county, and is the second-largest town in East Finnmark. The town is located on the southern shore of the Varanger Peninsula, along the Varanger Fjord. Part of the town lies on the island of Vadsøya. It is connected to the rest of the town on the mainland by a bridge.

People

Population4,654
Density3,580/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (0°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Population4,654
Population Density3,580 / sq mi
Coordinates70.0735°, 29.7494°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature32°F (0°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (536 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.1 inches (31 cm)

About Vadsø

Vadsø is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 4,654. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Vadsø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below Norway avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density3,580/sq mi
Coordinates70.0735°N, 29.7494°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below Norway avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 14, 1995.

Aug 19, 1994 39 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.1 114 km
Oct 21, 1994 52 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.0 127 km
Jun 14, 1995 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway M3.0 89 km
Aug 26, 1994 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.8 119 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 112 km
Oct 12, 1994 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.7 119 km
Dec 28, 1994 43 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.7 117 km
Aug 24, 1994 24 km W of Nikel, Russia M2.7 76 km
Dec 2, 1994 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.6 125 km
Jan 18, 1995 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia M2.6 75 km
Nov 23, 1994 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.5 134 km
Apr 29, 1995 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Vadsø has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 17°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Vadsø

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bugøynes oppvekstsenter
Vadsø barne- og kulturskole
Vadsø ungdomsskole og voksenopplæring
Fossen skole
Vadsø videregående skole
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Radio Stations near Vadsø

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Vadsø

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bietilæanlegget
Esbensengården
Finnmarksbiblioteket
Lassigården
Pleymkaia
Prestelvkaia
Tuomainengården
Vadsø Museum
Vadsøya naturpark

Libraries in Vadsø

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vadsø library0.0

Hotels in Vadsø

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scandic Vadsø
Vadsø fjordhotell

Restaurants in Vadsø

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mølla Bar og Spiseri
Opticom

Cafes in Vadsø

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hildonens bakeri og kafé
Tomaselvdalen skihytte
Vadsø Jazzklubb Varangerfestivalen

Cinemas in Vadsø

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vadsø Kino

Monuments in Vadsø

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Immigration monument

Dentists in Vadsø

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken i Vadsø
Tannlege Jörg Hofmann
Tannlege Randi Henriksen Mækelæ
Vadsø tannklinikk
Vadsø tannklinikk

Bus Stations in Vadsø

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vadsø bussterminal

Gas Stations in Vadsø

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Vadsø
NO #1999041001
Vadsø bil og motor AS
YX Vadsø

Banks in Vadsø

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge Vadsø

Golf Courses in Vadsø

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driving Range
Varanger golfpark

Airports Near Vadsø

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Båtsfjord AirportBJFMedium Airport
Kirkenes Airport, HøybuktmoenKKNMedium Airport
Vadsø AirportVDSMedium Airport

Post Offices in Vadsø

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bugøynes post i butikk
Vadsø post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vadsø

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventkirken i Vadsø
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Vadsø kirke

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Waterfalls
12
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 Vadsø

What is the population of Vadsø?

Vadsø has a population of 4,654 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,580 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vadsø?

Vadsø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

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