Location & Surroundings
Fossen is a hill in Vestland, Norway, at 51 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Forde, 20 km to the east. The national capital Oslo is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Forde Airport, Bringeland, 18 km away.
Overview
Fossen is a hill.
It is located in Naustdal Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Naustdal Municipality
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
61° 29' 53" N, 5° 29' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 51 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 09:01
- Sunrise 07:40
- Sunset 19:15
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Weather in Fossen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fossen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 W/m2.
Temperature
7.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,025.1 hPa
Clouds
45 %
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 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 94 | 66 | 1,025.1 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.1 | 4.6 | 97 | 68 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 4.7 | 98 | 60 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 219.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.4 | 4.5 | 96 | 79 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 172.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 4.7 | 96 | 81 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.7 | 3.3 | 102 | 72 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 2.4 | 111 | 86 | 1,021.1 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 100 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.2 | 2.4 | 99 | 95 | 1,022.9 | 2.25 / 3.00 | 100 | 9.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 9.6 | 2.0 | 118 | 88 | 1,023.0 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 9.5 | 1.6 | 128 | 90 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.4 | 1.6 | 170 | 71 | 1,023.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.6 | 2.1 | 123 | 84 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 155.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 9.3 | 2.7 | 105 | 81 | 1,018.2 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fossen?
Now 7.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 7.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 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 07:40 and sunset around 19:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Fossen?
Local time is 09:01. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Fossen?
Fossen is a hill.
What is the elevation of Fossen?
DEM 51 m.
Where is Fossen located?
It is at 61.49819, 5.49705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fossen in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry