Location & Surroundings
Fossen is a waterfall in Agder, Norway, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kvinesdal, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Oslo is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Valle flyplass, 63 km away.
Overview
Fossen is DE Wasserfall in Norwegen.
It is located in Hægebostad Municipality, Norway.
The elevation is around 252 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Hægebostad Municipality
- Type waterfall(s) (FLLS)
- a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 29' 59" N, 7° 10' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 36 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:32
- Sunrise 07:45
- Sunset 16:44
- Day length 8 h 59 min
Nearby
Weather in Fossen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fossen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 9.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 93 W/m2.
Temperature
6.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,030.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 289 | 86 | 1,030.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.8 | 1.9 | 278 | 95 | 1,029.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.0 | 2.4 | 278 | 95 | 1,027.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.2 | 3.5 | 296 | 77 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 92.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.0 | 3.2 | 326 | 85 | 1,027.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 78.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.0 | 2.2 | 358 | 77 | 1,029.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 4.1 | 2.4 | 358 | 81 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.2 | 2.4 | 44 | 55 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 139.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 3.8 | 1.8 | 20 | 63 | 1,037.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.7 | 1.7 | 24 | 56 | 1,038.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 2.2 | 0.9 | 309 | 51 | 1,038.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.2 | 0.9 | 269 | 43 | 1,038.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 143.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 2.5 | 1.3 | 317 | 63 | 1,038.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 78.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fossen?
Now 6.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.0 to 9.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 93 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 Fossen today?
Sunrise around 07:45 and sunset around 16:44 (local time). Day length about 8h 59m.
What is the local time in Fossen?
Local time is 03:32. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fossen?
Fossen is a waterfall(s).
What is the elevation of Fossen?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Fossen located?
It is at 58.49984, 7.17497 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fossen in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry