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Vaksdal, Norway
Vestland · Norway
Vaksdal is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 918. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 918 |
| Population Density | 3,400 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.4769°, 5.7407° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Vestland |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.8 inches (3,169 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 62.6 inches (159 cm) |
About Vaksdal
Vaksdal is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 918. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Climate in Vaksdal
Vaksdal has an average annual temperature of 8.6°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (16°C), the coldest is Feb (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 122 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.4769°N, 5.7407°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 12.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 14.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 13.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
Vaksdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 124.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.7") and May the driest (5.2").
Schools in Vaksdal
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaksdal skule | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vaksdal
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk p1 Hordaland | — | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Vaksdal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havråtunet | ||||
| Herlandsfossen kraftverk | ||||
| Osterøy Museum | ||||
| Osterøy Museum |
Libraries in Vaksdal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusa folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Osterøy bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Samnanger bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Vaksdal folkebibliotek, på Dale | 0.0 | |||||
| Vaksdal folkebibliotek, Vaksdal filial | 0.0 |
Train Stations in Vaksdal
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vaksdal
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vaksdal
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Vaksdal
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Alphapark | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Voss Resort Fjellheisar | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stordalen skisenter | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Vaksdal
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Airport, Flesland | BGO | Large Airport |
| Stord Airport, Sørstokken | SRP | Medium Airport |
| Os Vaksinen Ulven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rompene Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vaksdal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Vaksdal post i butikk |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vaksdal
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bruvik kyrkje | |
| Trengereid | |
| Vaksdal kyrkje |
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Public Holidays in Norway
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What is the population of Vaksdal?
Vaksdal has a population of 918 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 3,400 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vaksdal?
Vaksdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.8 inches, with 62.6 inches of snow.