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Valvatna, Norway

Vestland · Norway

Valvatna is a small town in Vestland, Norway with a population of 569. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

569 Population 563/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
91.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population569
Density563/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain91.6 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population569
Population Density563 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates59.7667°, 5.4167°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceVestland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation91.6 inches (2,326 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.6 inches (39 cm)

About Valvatna

Valvatna is a small town in Norway (Vestland) with a population of 569. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Valvatna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Norway avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density563/sq mi
Coordinates59.7667°N, 5.4167°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above Norway avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 150 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 32 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 99 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 60 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 37 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 32 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 28 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 53 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 40 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 108 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 87 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 129 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 41 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 48 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 146 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 80 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 37 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 85 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 38 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 106 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 106 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 8.8 in
February 35°F (1°C) 6.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 7.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 10.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 10.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 11.2 in Wettest

Valvatna has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Valvatna

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stord vidaregåande skule, Ringveien
Tjødnalio skule
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Radio Stations near Valvatna

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet MP3) MP3 192 kbps
Radio102 local, local music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Northern Star classic rock, norway MP3 192 kbps
NRK P1 Sogn og Fjordane (Høy kvalitet AAC) AAC+ 159 kbps
Radio Kos AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Valvatna

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aker Stord industrimuseum
Årskog museum
Eldhuset
Fridtun, 1845
Futastova
Gruvemuseet på Litlabø
Halsnøy kloster
Hatlandsløo
Klovastovo
Krambua
Kulleseid Telegrafstation
Landa Stabburet
Møllebua
Seløystova
Skulestova
Smio
Stolmastovo
Stord maritime museum
Sunnhordland museum
Sunnhordlandstunet
Vorlandssaga

Libraries in Valvatna

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Austevoll folkebibliotek0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Bømlo filial0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Finnås filial0.0
Bømlo folkebibliotek, Svortland0.0
Fitjar folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek0.0
Stord folkebibliotek, Litlabø filial0.0
Sveio folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Valvatna

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mako Asian Cuisine

Cafes in Valvatna

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jennys Kro
Opus café

Dentists in Valvatna

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stord tannregulering
Tannklinikken TannDan

Gas Stations in Valvatna

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haugaland Olje Heiane
St1 Heiane
Uno-X Stord
Uno-X Stord

Banks in Valvatna

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nordea Stord
Sparebank 1 SR-Bank Stord

Shopping Malls in Valvatna

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heiane Storsenter

Gyms in Valvatna

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lindas Gym

Breweries in Valvatna

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
En Liten Øl AS

Stadiums & Teams in Valvatna

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Valvatna

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fjellhaugen skisenter 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

Airports Near Valvatna

4 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Valvatna

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Heiane post i butikk

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 Valvatna

What is the population of Valvatna?

Valvatna has a population of 569 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 563 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valvatna?

Valvatna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.6 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.

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