Location & Surroundings
Driftaskar is a pass in Rogaland, Norway, at 451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jorpeland, 57 km to the south. The national capital Oslo is about 260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola, 80 km away.
Overview
Driftaskar is a col.
It is located in Suldal Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Suldal Municipality
- Type pass (PASS)
- a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
Geography
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Coordinates
59° 31' 57" N, 6° 12' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 451 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:53
- Sunrise 07:58
- Sunset 16:39
- Day length 8 h 41 min
Other pass nearby
Nearby
Weather in Driftaskar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Driftaskar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 2.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 124 W/m2.
Temperature
2.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,038.4 hPa
Clouds
41 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 48 | 65 | 1,038.4 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 2.6 | 1.2 | 39 | 60 | 1,038.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.1 | 0.5 | 273 | 52 | 1,038.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 124.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.1 | 1.0 | 62 | 65 | 1,039.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 | 1.0 | 57 | 61 | 1,039.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 2.5 | 1.6 | 30 | 66 | 1,037.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.7 | 0.8 | 306 | 68 | 1,036.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 113.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 3.1 | 1.7 | 15 | 90 | 1,035.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 67.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 3.0 | 1.7 | 15 | 87 | 1,034.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.8 | 1.8 | 26 | 86 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.1 | 0.5 | 294 | 70 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 117.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.1 | 0.6 | 69 | 85 | 1,032.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 2.4 | 0.7 | 107 | 84 | 1,031.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Driftaskar?
Now 2.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.6 to 7.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 124 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Driftaskar today?
Sunrise around 07:58 and sunset around 16:39 (local time). Day length about 8h 41m.
What is the local time in Driftaskar?
Local time is 07:53. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Driftaskar?
Driftaskar is a pass.
What is the elevation of Driftaskar?
DEM 451 m.
Where is Driftaskar located?
It is at 59.53248, 6.20269 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Driftaskar in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry