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Vik, Norway

Nordland · Norway

Vik is a small town in Nordland, Norway with a population of 381. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

381 Population 2,005/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population381
Density2,005/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population381
Population Density2,005 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates65.3125°, 12.1673°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceNordland
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall28.4 inches (72 cm)

About Vik

Vik is a small town in Norway (Nordland) with a population of 381. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Vik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,005/sq mi
Coordinates65.3125°N, 12.1673°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Norway avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (May) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 133 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 130 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 26 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 142 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 129 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 133 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 129 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 144 km
Jun 11, 1994 northern Norway M2.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1993 37 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.8 141 km
May 1, 2005 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.7 113 km
Feb 14, 1991 23 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.7 126 km
Apr 19, 1993 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 103 km
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 23 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 49 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 78 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.6 in

Vik has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and May the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Vik

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Berg skole
Vik skole
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Radio Stations near Vik

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Vik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bindal bygdetun
Bindal museum
Norsk Havbrukssenter
Sømna bygdetun

Libraries in Vik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bindal folkebibliotek0.0
Brønnøy bibliotek Brønnøysund0.0
Sømna folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Vik

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klakkskjæret Pub og Restaurant
Torghatten Camping &Strand Restaurant AS

Cafes in Vik

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torgarhaugen Cafe

Clinics in Vik

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helgeland Rehabilitering

Dentists in Vik

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sømna tannklinikk
Tannlege Svein Røsseland

Gas Stations in Vik

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K Automat Berg
Minol

Banks in Vik

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helgeland Sparebank

Ski Resorts Near Vik

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Vinterlandet Namsskogan 0.0 $0
Kjerkåsen 0.0 $0
Akebakke 0.0 $0

Airports Near Vik

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brønnøysund Airport, BrønnøyBNNMedium Airport
Sandnessjøen Airport, StokkaSSJMedium Airport
Nord-Herøy Island AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Vik

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Berg post i butikk
Vik post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sømna kirke

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Waterfalls
4
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 Vik

What is the population of Vik?

Vik has a population of 381 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 2,005 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vik?

Vik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches, with 28.4 inches of snow.

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