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Vestnes, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Vestnes is a small town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 2,088. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

2,088 Population 2,900/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
70.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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About Vestnes

Vestnes

Vestnes is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Vestnes is part of the traditional district of Romsdal. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Vestnes. Other villages in the municipality include Vikebukt, Vik, Vågstranda, Øverås, Fiksdal, Tomrefjord, and Tresfjord.

People

Population2,088
Density2,900/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,088
Population Density2,900 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates62.6254°, 7.0870°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.3 inches (1,786 mm)
Annual Snowfall34.5 inches (88 cm)

About Vestnes

Vestnes is a small town in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 2,088. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Vestnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,900/sq mi
Coordinates62.6254°N, 7.0870°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above Norway avg
Snowfall 34.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.43"
Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 124 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 139 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 25 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 140 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 150 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 52 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 149 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 80 km
Feb 2, 1991 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway M2.9 91 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 58 km
May 2, 1993 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway M2.8 129 km
Apr 22, 1990 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway M2.7 138 km
Aug 24, 1991 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway M2.7 132 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 149 km
Mar 24, 1994 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.7 128 km
May 28, 1995 33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 113 km
Jul 31, 2004 southern Norway M2.6 52 km
Jun 27, 1993 38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 114 km
Jan 25, 1994 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 94 km
Jul 28, 1994 68 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 87 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 85 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 43 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 85 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 87 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 44 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 52 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 60 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.9 in
March 34°F (1°C) 5.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in
September 49°F (9°C) 7.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 7.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 7.2 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 8.4 in Wettest

Vestnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Vestnes

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Helland barneskule
Helland ungdomsskule
Tresfjord Enspire skule
Tresfjord oppvekstsenter
Vike montessoriskule
Gjermundnes vidaregåande skule
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Radio Stations near Vestnes

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vestnes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bygata på Romsdalsmuseet
Bygde- og bysamlinga i Molde
Chateauet
Fiskerimuseet Hjertøya
Holmarka besøksgård
Landbruksmuseet for Møre og Romsdal
Løvikremma kystgard
Romsdalsmuseet - Krona
Salmon Center Molde
Tresfjord museum
Ytste Skotet museumsgard

Libraries in Vestnes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aukra folkebibliotek0.0
Hustadvika bibliotek Elnesvågen0.0
Molde library0.0
Stordal bibliotek0.0
Vestnes folkebibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Vestnes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Torget

Hotels in Vestnes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vestnes Fjordhotell

Restaurants in Vestnes

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Milano Restaurant

Dentists in Vestnes

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bryggen tannhelsesenter

Gas Stations in Vestnes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

St1 Vestnes
YX Truck Straumen

Banks in Vestnes

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sparebank 1 SMN Vestnes
Sparebanken Møre Vestnes

Gyms in Vestnes

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Fabriken

Stadiums & Teams in Vestnes

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Vestnes

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 $0
Hornindal skisenter 0.0 $0
Lilleåsen skitrekk 0.0 $0
Strandafjellet skisenter 0.0 $0
Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter 0.0 $0
Stordal alpinsenter 0.0 $0
Ørskogfjell skisenter 0.0 $0
Rauma skisenter 0.0 $0
Tusten Skiheiser 0.0 $0
Frei alpinsenter 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vestnes

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kristiansund Airport, KvernbergetKSUMedium Airport
Molde Airport, ÅrøMOLMedium Airport
Gossen AirfieldSmall Airport
Stryn AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vestnes

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tresfjord post i butikk
Vågstranda post i butikk
Vestnes post i butikk

Treatment Centers in Vestnes

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Molde behandlingssenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vestnes

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vestnes kyrkje
Vike kapell

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Waterfalls
3
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 Vestnes

What is the population of Vestnes?

Vestnes has a population of 2,088 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,900 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vestnes?

Vestnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches, with 34.5 inches of snow.

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