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Vardø, Norway

Finnmark · Norway

Vardø is a small town in Finnmark, Norway with a population of 1,875. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

1,875 Population 4,076/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Vardø

Vardø

Vardø is a municipality in Finnmark county in the extreme northeastern part of Norway. Vardø is the easternmost town in Norway, more to the east than Saint Petersburg or Istanbul. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Vardø. Two of the larger villages in the municipality are Kiberg and Svartnes.

People

Population1,875
Density4,076/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,875
Population Density4,076 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates70.3705°, 31.1107°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceFinnmark
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.2 inches (26 cm)

About Vardø

Vardø is a small town in Norway (Finnmark) with a population of 1,875. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Vardø

Vardø has an average annual temperature of 2.4°C (36°F). The hottest month is Aug (10.2°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.6°C / 26°F -6° / -1.2° 56.8
Feb -4.2°C / 24°F -6.6° / -1.8° 51.5
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -4.7° / -0.5° 53.0
Apr 0.1°C / 32°F -1.8° / 2° 39.6
May 3.6°C / 38°F 1.6° / 5.6° 35.0
Jun 7°C / 45°F 5° / 9.1° 45.0
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 8° / 12.2° 55.5
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 8.1° / 12.3° 52.0
Sep 7.7°C / 46°F 5.8° / 9.6° 45.1
Oct 3.2°C / 38°F 1.5° / 5° 77.4
Nov -0.3°C / 31°F -2.3° / 1.6° 51.9
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -4.4° / 0.1° 57.4
Vardø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below Norway avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density4,076/sq mi
Coordinates70.3705°N, 31.1107°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Norway avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.36"
Driest Month (May) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 14, 1995 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway M3.0 29 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 149 km
Aug 24, 1994 24 km W of Nikel, Russia M2.7 123 km
Jan 18, 1995 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia M2.6 90 km
Apr 29, 1995 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
May 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
July 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
October 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in Wettest
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Vardø has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in February to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Vardø

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vardø videregående skole
Vardø grunnskole
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Radio Stations near Vardø

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Vardø

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Partisanmuseet
Pomormuseet
Vardø museum
Vardø museum
Vardøhus Fortress

Libraries in Vardø

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vardø folkebibliotek0.0

Hotels in Vardø

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gjestegården
Meieriet
Vardø Hotell

Restaurants in Vardø

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABC Thai
Meieriet Restaurant
Nordpol Kro
Pakora
Restaurant Arctic

Cafes in Vardø

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strandtorget kafé

Cinemas in Vardø

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurora kino Vardø

Monuments in Vardø

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Steilneset Memorial

Dentists in Vardø

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tannklinikken i Vardø

Gas Stations in Vardø

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YX Vardø (automat)

Banks in Vardø

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge Vardø

Gyms in Vardø

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vardø Trimsenter

Airports Near Vardø

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vardø Airport, SvartnesVAWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Vardø

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Vardø post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vardø

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Frelsesarmeen
Vardø kirke
Vardø menighetshus

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Waterfalls
2
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 Vardø

What is the population of Vardø?

Vardø has a population of 1,875 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,076 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vardø?

Vardø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

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