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Vågåmo, Norway

Innlandet · Norway

Vågåmo is a small town in Innlandet, Norway with a population of 1,487. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 33°F (0°C).

1,487 Population 2,288/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Vågåmo

Vågåmo

Vågåmo is the administrative centre of Vågå Municipality in Innlandet county, Norway. The village is located along the Otta River, at the eastern end of the lake Vågåvatn in the Ottadalen valley. The Norwegian National Road 15 passes through the village. The 1.68-square-kilometre (420-acre) village has a population (2024) of 1,471 and a population density of 876 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,270/sq mi).

People

Population1,487
Density2,288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (0°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population1,487
Population Density2,288 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates61.8751°, 9.0967°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceInnlandet
Average Temperature33°F (0°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (547 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.4 inches (26 cm)

About Vågåmo

Vågåmo is a small town in Norway (Innlandet) with a population of 1,487. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Vågåmo

Vågåmo has an average annual temperature of 2.1°C (36°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 455 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.2°C / 19°F -10.1° / -4.4° 38.9
Feb -6.2°C / 21°F -10.3° / -2° 24.7
Mar -3.2°C / 26°F -8.5° / 2° 22.8
Apr 1.2°C / 34°F -4.4° / 6.9° 20.0
May 5.8°C / 42°F -0.3° / 12° 36.2
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.6° / 16.9° 53.3
Jul 12.7°C / 55°F 6.6° / 18.8° 68.6
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 5.9° / 16.8° 66.3
Sep 7.6°C / 46°F 2.5° / 12.6° 27.4
Oct 1.6°C / 35°F -2.6° / 5.7° 27.5
Nov -3.2°C / 26°F -7° / 0.5° 33.3
Dec -6.1°C / 21°F -9.6° / -2.6° 36.1
Vågåmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.6°F
40% below Norway avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,288/sq mi
Coordinates61.8751°N, 9.0967°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Norway avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 16, 1995.

Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 92 km
Oct 3, 1994 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 146 km
Mar 16, 1995 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 145 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 107 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 115 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 118 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 99 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 118 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 115 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 117 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 102 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 149 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 133 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 106 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
July 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in

Vågåmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 18°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Vågåmo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vågå ungdomsskule
Vågåmo skule
Lalm skule
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Radio Stations near Vågåmo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vågåmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Einbustugu
Hjerleid Bygningshistorisk park
Jutulheimen bygdamuseum
Lesja bygdetun

Libraries in Vågåmo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dovre folkebibliotek, Dombås0.0
Lesja bibliotek0.0
Sel bibliotek, Heidal filial0.0
Vågå bibliotek0.0

Hotels in Vågåmo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SOV Lodge, Vågå
Villa Vågå

Restaurants in Vågåmo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andre Etasje
Bokhandel'n Kafe

Cafes in Vågåmo

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaffekroken Biteti
Veistadhjørngt Kafe

Dentists in Vågåmo

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken Vågå
Tannlege Olav Brenna

Bus Stations in Vågåmo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vågåmo rutebilstasjon

Gas Stations in Vågåmo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Vågå
YX Vågå

Banks in Vågåmo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Lom og Skjåk Vågå

Breweries in Vågåmo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hubertus bryggeri

Ski Resorts Near Vågåmo

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alpinsenteret i Raudalen 0.0 $0
Beitostølen Skisenter 0.0 $0
Gålå Alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Fefor Høifjellshotell Skibakke & Løyper 0.0 $0
Fjellsyn Skisenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vågåmo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blestergrende AirstripSmall Airport
Hjerkinn flyplassSmall Airport
WadahlSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vågåmo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lalm post i butikk
Vågå post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vågåmo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vågåkyrkja

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Waterfalls
1
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 Vågåmo

What is the population of Vågåmo?

Vågåmo has a population of 1,487 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,288 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vågåmo?

Vågåmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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