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Volda, Norway

Møre og Romsdal · Norway

Volda is a small city in Møre og Romsdal, Norway with a population of 10,809. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,809 Population 7,403/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
86.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population10,809
Density7,403/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain86.5 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population10,809
Population Density7,403 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates62.1460°, 6.0711°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceMøre og Romsdal
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation86.5 inches (2,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall44.7 inches (114 cm)

About Volda

Volda is a small city in Norway (Møre og Romsdal) with a population of 10,809. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Climate in Volda

Volda has an average annual temperature of 3.6°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2192 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -14.7° / 2.7° 276.6
Feb -3.4°C / 26°F -15.7° / 2.4° 209.7
Mar -1.8°C / 29°F -12.8° / 3.4° 154.3
Apr 1.2°C / 34°F -9.6° / 10.8° 122.9
May 6.4°C / 43°F -3.5° / 18.8° 134.6
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 2.7° / 23.2° 122.7
Jul 12.7°C / 55°F 4.8° / 24.6° 172.6
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 4.8° / 21.7° 189.2
Sep 9°C / 48°F 1.5° / 19.3° 209.9
Oct 3.9°C / 39°F -4.1° / 11.5° 224.9
Nov -1.1°C / 30°F -13.9° / 6.4° 176.9
Dec -3.9°C / 25°F -14.5° / 3.9° 197.5
Volda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below Norway avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density7,403/sq mi
Coordinates62.1460°N, 6.0711°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above Norway avg
Snowfall 44.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.55"
Driest Month (May) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 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 69 km
Jun 26, 1993 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 126 km
Jul 27, 1994 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 140 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 106 km
Aug 26, 2022 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway M3.8 146 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 60 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 119 km
Jun 1, 2001 91 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.5 143 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 101 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 71 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 78 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 75 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 108 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 136 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 122 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 119 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 83 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 124 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 112 km
Sep 6, 2002 86 km W of Florø, Norway M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

12 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 - 54 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 51 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 70 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 51 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m - 54 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 117 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 134 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 115 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 101 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m - 31 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 55 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - 17 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 9.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 7.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 7.2 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in
September 47°F (9°C) 9.7 in
October 42°F (5°C) 9.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 9.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 10.6 in Wettest

Volda has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 30°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and May the driest (3.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Volda

Institution Type Founded Website
Høgskulen i Volda University - ,

Schools in Volda

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mork skule - - - -
Ulvestad barneskule - - - -
Folkestad skule - - - -
Dalsfjord skule - - - -
Volda vidaregåande skule - - - -
Volda ungdomsskule - - - -
Øyra skule - - - -
Bratteberg skule - - - -
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Radio Stations near Volda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Møre og Romsdal - MP3 96 kbps
P7 Kristen Pop contemporary christian music MP3 192 kbps
Radio Ålesund - AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Volda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brudavolltunet
Dalsfjord fyrmuseum
Ivar Aasen-tunet
Sagastad
Sivert Aarflot-museet
Skolemuseum
Volda bygdetun

Libraries in Volda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Eid bibliotek0.0
Hareid folkebibliotek0.0
Ørsta folkebibliotek0.0
Ulstein bibliotek0.0
Volda folkebibliotek0.0

Restaurants in Volda

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maruas Resturant Volda AS
Naustet
Naustet Grill

Cafes in Volda

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Varmestove Volda skisenter

Theatres in Volda

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ivar Aasen-tunet

Dentists in Volda

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tannlege Espen Aarset
Tannlege Stanik
Tannlegekontoret

Bus Stations in Volda

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Volda rutebilstasjon

Gas Stations in Volda

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K Truck Furene
Circle K Volda
NO #3323318961
St1 Volda
Uno-X Volda
YX Furene Volda (automat)

Banks in Volda

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nordea Volda
Sparebank 1 Søre Sunnmøre Hovedkontor
Sparebanken Møre Volda
Sparebanken Vest Volda

Ski Resorts Near Volda

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sunnfjord skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Jølster Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Breimsbygda Skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nordfjord fritidssenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Stryn Vinterski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Harpefossen skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hornindal skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ørsta skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Volda skisenter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellseter 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Spjelkavikheisa 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Volda

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ålesund AirportAESLarge Airport
Ørsta-Volda Airport, HovdenHOVMedium Airport
Sandane Airport, AndaSDNSmall Airport
Stryn Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Volda

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Folkestad post i butikk
Lauvstad post i butikk
Volda post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Volda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dalsfjord kyrkje
Den Frie Evangeliske Forsamling Betel - Volda
Kilsfjord kyrkje
Volda kyrkje

Explore Near Volda

Waterfalls
8
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 Volda

What is the population of Volda?

Volda has a population of 10,809 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 7,403 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Volda?

Volda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches, with 44.7 inches of snow.

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