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Alta

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Alta is a town in Finnmark, Norway with 15,094 inhabitants, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hammerfest, 79 km to the northeast. The national capital Oslo is about 1260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Alta Lufthavn, 4 km away.

Also known as: Алта · アルタ · 阿尔塔 · ألتا · Alta vald · التا

Overview

Alta is settlement in Alta Municipality, Norway.

It is located in Alta, Norway.

The population is about 16,382 (2025).

It covers about 9.30 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 60 metre.

Also known as: Alattio, Áltá

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Basic Data

  • Country Norway
  • Located in Alta
  • Area 9.30 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    69° 58' 8" N, 23° 16' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 65 m
  • Timezone Europe/Oslo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,094
  • Pop. Density 2,607 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.8%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Krone (NOK)
  • Phone Prefix +47

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Alternate Names

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Алта
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アルタ
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阿尔塔
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ألتا
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Alta vald
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التا
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알타
nds
Kommun Alta
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Alattio
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Áltá

Weather in Alta

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 0.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.5 to 0.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 111 W/m2.

Temperature
0.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NW (330 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
0.19 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 0.9 2.2 330 79 1,007.9 - / 0.00 70 0.0 n/a
6h 0.5 3.8 331 85 1,008.3 0.95 / 0.95 74 0.7 n/a
12h 0.2 3.9 341 82 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.80 83 111.3 n/a
18h -0.5 2.9 328 78 1,012.6 0.33 / 1.13 75 29.6 n/a
Tomorrow -0.4 2.2 274 67 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.19 66 0.0 n/a
30h -1.2 2.7 204 70 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.6 n/a
36h 1.1 1.2 219 65 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 20 146.5 n/a
42h -0.6 1.1 183 72 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.00 72 36.1 n/a
Monday -0.8 2.4 158 68 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
54h -0.5 2.8 160 56 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.3 n/a
60h 1.3 6.8 172 55 1,023.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 86.1 n/a
66h -0.5 7.6 171 63 1,025.6 0.00 / 0.00 10 22.9 n/a
Tuesday -0.9 8.5 175 68 1,026.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alta?
Now 0.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -0.5 to 0.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 111 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alta today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 17:11 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Alta?
Local time is 12:21. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Alta?
Alta is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Alta?
Population about 15,094.
What is the elevation of Alta?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Alta located?
It is at 69.96887, 23.27165 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alta in?
It is in Norway.

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Last updated 2024-01-27
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