Location & Surroundings
Fossen is a waterfall in Vestland, Norway, at 60 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Indre Arna, 10 km to the southwest. The national capital Oslo is about 295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bergen / Flesland, 29 km away.
Overview
Fossen is DE Wasserfall in Norwegen.
It is located in Osterøy Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Osterøy Municipality
- Type waterfall(s) (FLLS)
- a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
60° 30' 26" N, 5° 31' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 60 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:05
- Sunrise 07:44
- Sunset 16:59
- Day length 9 h 15 min
Nearby
Weather in Fossen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fossen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 7.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 8 W/m2.
Temperature
4.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
975.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 77 | 91 | 975.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.7 | 1.7 | 168 | 93 | 987.1 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 7.2 | 4.6 | 260 | 93 | 996.1 | 4.88 / 5.38 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.7 | 2.7 | 154 | 77 | 1,001.3 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 28 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.4 | 2.9 | 97 | 81 | 999.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.3 | 3.5 | 100 | 84 | 996.2 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.0 | 3.5 | 122 | 94 | 994.2 | 2.35 / 3.35 | 100 | 9.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 7.9 | 5.7 | 188 | 85 | 999.8 | 16.84 / 20.19 | 58 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 6.1 | 5.8 | 209 | 82 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 5.39 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 5.4 | 4.4 | 198 | 84 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 4.59 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 6.8 | 4.3 | 173 | 94 | 1,011.5 | 2.51 / 7.10 | 100 | 28.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.5 | 3.3 | 210 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 2.14 / 9.23 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 6.9 | 1.8 | 166 | 95 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fossen?
Now 4.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.4 to 7.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 8 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 07:44 and sunset around 16:59 (local time). Day length about 9h 15m.
What is the local time in Fossen?
Local time is 10:05. 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 60 m.
Where is Fossen located?
It is at 60.50718, 5.52762 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fossen in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry