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Ydstebøhamn, Norway

Rogaland · Norway

Ydstebøhamn is a small town in Rogaland, Norway with a population of 424. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

424 Population 433/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Oslo Timezone

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People

Population424
Density433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population424
Population Density433 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates59.0623°, 5.4025°
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Country🇳🇴 Norway
State / ProvinceRogaland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,878 mm)
Annual Snowfall51.8 inches (132 cm)

About Ydstebøhamn

Ydstebøhamn is a small town in Norway (Rogaland) with a population of 424. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.

Ydstebøhamn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below Norway avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates59.0623°N, 5.4025°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Norway avg
Snowfall 51.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 57 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 91 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 138 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 55 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 113 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 54 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 91 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 140 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 22 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 82 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 104 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 149 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 129 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 121 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 42 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 110 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 131 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 27 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 127 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 22 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 - 71 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 71 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
August 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 6.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 6.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.1 in

Ydstebøhamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Ydstebøhamn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kvitsøy skole - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ydstebøhamn

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NRK P1 Rogaland - AAC+ 158 kbps
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 Ydstebøhamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bokn bygdemuseum
Derikhuset
Fjøløy Fort
Flyhistorisk museum Sola
Hesthammer skule
Hummermuseet
Karmøy Fiskerimuseum
Kystkultursamlingen i Tananger
Mælandsgården
Røykstova på Laupland
Sjøbruksmuseum
Slettebøsmia
Solhålå
TS Museet
Tungenes fyr
Utstein kloster
Vistnes skole
Vistnestunet

Libraries in Ydstebøhamn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Karmøy folkebibliotek0.0
Karmøy folkebibliotek, Åkrehamn filial0.0
Karmøy folkebibliotek, Skudesneshavn filial0.0
Kvitsøy folkebibliotek0.0
Randaberg folkebibliotek0.0
Sola bibliotek0.0
Sola bibliotek, Tananger filial0.0

Clinics in Ydstebøhamn

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helsestasjon

Breweries in Ydstebøhamn

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Skudenes Bryggeri

Airports Near Ydstebøhamn

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Stavanger Airport, SolaSVGLarge Airport
Haugesund Airport, KarmøyHAUMedium Airport
Stord Airport, SørstokkenSRPMedium Airport
Jæren Mikroflyklubb Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ydstebøhamn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Kvitsøy post i butikk

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ydstebøhamn

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kvitsøy bedehus
Kvitsøy kirke

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ydstebøhamn

What is the population of Ydstebøhamn?

Ydstebøhamn has a population of 424 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 433 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ydstebøhamn?

Ydstebøhamn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches, with 51.8 inches of snow.

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