Kongsberg weather in May
In May, Kongsberg sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 83 mm of precipitation across 11.8 wet days and about 16.7 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 16°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 30 min at the start of May to 17 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Kongsberg's 2nd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kongsberg's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- 11.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 16 h 42 min
- 3:56 AM – 8:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Kongsberg is locality in Kongsberg municipality, Norway.
- Density
- 1,295/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 12°C in the first days to 16°C by the end.
A typical May day in Kongsberg reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 9°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 5°C warmer than April and about 4°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg low (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2 |
| 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 | 12 | 3 |
| 4 | 12 | 3 |
| 5 | 13 | 3 |
| 6 | 13 | 3 |
| 7 | 13 | 3 |
| 8 | 13 | 3 |
| 9 | 13 | 4 |
| 10 | 13 | 4 |
| 11 | 14 | 4 |
| 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 13 | 14 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 14 | 5 |
| 16 | 14 | 5 |
| 17 | 14 | 5 |
| 18 | 15 | 5 |
| 19 | 15 | 5 |
| 20 | 15 | 6 |
| 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 22 | 15 | 6 |
| 23 | 15 | 6 |
| 24 | 16 | 6 |
| 25 | 16 | 6 |
| 26 | 16 | 7 |
| 27 | 16 | 7 |
| 28 | 16 | 7 |
| 29 | 17 | 7 |
| 30 | 17 | 7 |
| 31 | 17 | 7 |
How May really feels in Kongsberg
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kongsberg weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2° / -8° | 79 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -1° / -7° | 51 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 4° / -5° | 59 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 11.3 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 9° / -0° | 60 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 14.1 | 1.7 |
| May | 14° / 5° | 83 | 11.8 | 1 | 16.7 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 18° / 9° | 104 | 12.9 | 0 | 18.2 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 20° / 11° | 113 | 12.9 | 0 | 17.6 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 19° / 11° | 112 | 13.8 | 0 | 15.3 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 14° / 7° | 102 | 10.9 | 0.1 | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 8° / 2° | 99 | 12.1 | 2.4 | 9.8 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 3° / -2° | 98 | 12.5 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -2° / -7° | 75 | 11.2 | 9.2 | 5.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 64 |
| 2 | 36 | 64 |
| 3 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 38 | 62 |
| 5 | 38 | 62 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 39 | 61 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 36 | 64 |
| 18 | 36 | 64 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Kongsberg gets around 83 mm of rain and snow over 11.8 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 |
| Snow chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 8 |
| 2 | 38 | 8 |
| 3 | 38 | 7 |
| 4 | 37 | 7 |
| 5 | 37 | 7 |
| 6 | 37 | 7 |
| 7 | 36 | 6 |
| 8 | 36 | 6 |
| 9 | 36 | 6 |
| 10 | 36 | 6 |
| 11 | 36 | 5 |
| 12 | 36 | 5 |
| 13 | 37 | 5 |
| 14 | 37 | 4 |
| 15 | 38 | 4 |
| 16 | 38 | 4 |
| 17 | 39 | 3 |
| 18 | 39 | 3 |
| 19 | 39 | 3 |
| 20 | 40 | 2 |
| 21 | 40 | 2 |
| 22 | 40 | 1 |
| 23 | 41 | 1 |
| 24 | 40 | 1 |
| 25 | 40 | 1 |
| 26 | 40 | 0 |
| 27 | 39 | 0 |
| 28 | 39 | 0 |
| 29 | 38 | 0 |
| 30 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 | 37 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 8 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 15 h 30 min at the start of May to 17 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 132 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 4:34 AM to 3:27 AM, and sunset from 8:04 PM to 9:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.5 | 15.6 | 15.7 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.9 | 16.0 | 16.1 | 16.2 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.4 | 16.5 | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.7 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.3 | 17.4 | 17.4 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.6 | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:34 | 4:31 | 4:28 | 4:26 | 4:23 | 4:20 | 4:18 | 4:15 | 4:13 | 4:10 | 4:08 | 4:05 | 4:03 | 4:01 | 3:58 | 3:56 | 3:54 | 3:52 | 3:49 | 3:47 | 3:45 | 3:43 | 3:41 | 3:39 | 3:37 | 3:36 | 3:34 | 3:32 | 3:30 | 3:29 | 3:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:04 | 8:06 | 8:08 | 8:11 | 8:13 | 8:16 | 8:18 | 8:20 | 8:23 | 8:25 | 8:28 | 8:30 | 8:32 | 8:35 | 8:37 | 8:39 | 8:42 | 8:44 | 8:46 | 8:48 | 8:50 | 8:53 | 8:55 | 8:57 | 8:59 | 9:01 | 9:03 | 9:05 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.5 | 4:34 | 8:04 |
| 2 | 15.6 | 4:31 | 8:06 |
| 3 | 15.7 | 4:28 | 8:08 |
| 4 | 15.8 | 4:26 | 8:11 |
| 5 | 15.8 | 4:23 | 8:13 |
| 6 | 15.9 | 4:20 | 8:16 |
| 7 | 16.0 | 4:18 | 8:18 |
| 8 | 16.1 | 4:15 | 8:20 |
| 9 | 16.2 | 4:13 | 8:23 |
| 10 | 16.3 | 4:10 | 8:25 |
| 11 | 16.3 | 4:08 | 8:28 |
| 12 | 16.4 | 4:05 | 8:30 |
| 13 | 16.5 | 4:03 | 8:32 |
| 14 | 16.6 | 4:01 | 8:35 |
| 15 | 16.6 | 3:58 | 8:37 |
| 16 | 16.7 | 3:56 | 8:39 |
| 17 | 16.8 | 3:54 | 8:42 |
| 18 | 16.9 | 3:52 | 8:44 |
| 19 | 16.9 | 3:49 | 8:46 |
| 20 | 17.0 | 3:47 | 8:48 |
| 21 | 17.1 | 3:45 | 8:50 |
| 22 | 17.2 | 3:43 | 8:53 |
| 23 | 17.2 | 3:41 | 8:55 |
| 24 | 17.3 | 3:39 | 8:57 |
| 25 | 17.4 | 3:37 | 8:59 |
| 26 | 17.4 | 3:36 | 9:01 |
| 27 | 17.5 | 3:34 | 9:03 |
| 28 | 17.5 | 3:32 | 9:05 |
| 29 | 17.6 | 3:30 | 9:07 |
| 30 | 17.7 | 3:29 | 9:08 |
| 31 | 17.7 | 3:27 | 9:10 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.21 kWh/m² to a high of 5.57 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 5.22 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Kongsberg?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Kongsberg for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kongsberg in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Kongsberg sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 5°C. Worth packing: a warm layer, rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kongsberg in May
The nearest coast averages about 11°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 64 km away) is warmest in August at about 18°C and coldest in February near 3°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Bracing |
| Feb | 3 | Bracing |
| Mar | 3 | Bracing |
| Apr | 6 | Bracing |
| May | 11 | Bracing |
| Jun | 15 | Cool |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 18 | Cool |
| Sep | 15 | Cool |
| Oct | 12 | Bracing |
| Nov | 9 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Kongsberg in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kongsberg peaks around July 20 at about 5 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 4 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 2 | Low |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 4 | Moderate |
| Jun | 4 | Moderate |
| Jul | 5 | Moderate |
| Aug | 5 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 1 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Kongsberg?
Kongsberg sits at 59.7°N, 9.7°E, 161 m above sea level, in Norway. The nearest listed city is Drammen, 32 km away.
Topography around Kongsberg
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kongsberg.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kongsberg has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 431 m around an average of 257 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 892 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,883 m.
The land around Kongsberg is covered by trees (75%) within 3 km, trees (84%) within 16 km, and trees (71%) within 80 km.
Norway travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 91% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $94,594
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 613
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kongsberg (59.6686°, 9.6502°, elevation 161 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).