Geography of Norway
Geography of Norway: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Norway
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 250 mi to the east, Sweden is 259 mi to the east, Stockholm is 259 mi to the east and Denmark is 300 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 59°54′50″N 10°45′7.9″E (59.9139, 10.7522)
Quick facts about Norway
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 59°54′50″N 10°45′7.9″E (59.9139, 10.7522) |
| Capital | Oslo |
| Population | 5.500.000 |
| Area | 148.729 sq mi |
| ISO code | NO |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | NOR |
| Currency | Norwegian krone (NOK) |
| Languages | Norwegian |
| Calling code | +47 |
| Time zone | Europe/Oslo |
| Local time | 4:18 AM (UTC+02:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Geography by city in Norway
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Summary
Norway is a country in Europe. Norway is a country in Europe with its capital at Oslo. It has a population of about 5.5 million. The capital is Oslo.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Norway with clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 58°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Norway is May, June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), about 23 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 10.1°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Norway today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Norway month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 29° | 19° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 31° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 36° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 46° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 66° | 53° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 57° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 50° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 49° | 40° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 38° | 31° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 33° | 26° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Norway?
Norway is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 59.9139, 10.7522. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Norway right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Norway?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Norway, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Norway in?
Norway observes Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:18 AM.
How many people live in Norway?
Norway has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Norway?
The closest airports are Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), 23 mi away, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 250 mi away and Copenhagen Airport (CPH), 305 mi away.
What places are in Norway?
Norway covers 2 places in this atlas, including Bergen and Oslo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 4:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
