Location & Surroundings
Gjerstad is a village in Agder, Norway with 289 inhabitants, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tvedestrand, 29 km to the south. The national capital Oslo is about 150 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Arendal Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Gjerstad is settlement in Gjerstad Municipality, Norway.
It is located in Gjerstad, Norway.
The population is about 301 (2025).
It covers about 0.34 square kilometre.
The elevation is around 83 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Gjerstad
- Area 0.34 square kilometre
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 52' 51" N, 9° 1' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 78 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 289
- Pop. Density 167 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:58
- Sunrise 08:08
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 10 h 1 min
Nearby
Weather in Gjerstad
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gjerstad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 7.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 158 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,035.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 215 | 91 | 1,035.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.6 | 0.8 | 328 | 90 | 1,034.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.5 | 2.3 | 3 | 94 | 1,032.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 7.8 | 3.9 | 48 | 71 | 1,028.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 158.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 6.4 | 5.0 | 42 | 77 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.6 | 5.7 | 37 | 86 | 1,020.3 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.2 | 5.3 | 31 | 92 | 1,015.8 | 0.36 / 1.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.7 | 4.9 | 31 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 1.36 / 2.42 | 100 | 8.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 5.8 | 3.5 | 25 | 95 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 100 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.1 | 3.0 | 12 | 97 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 7.5 | 1.6 | 73 | 99 | 1,007.3 | 2.84 / 3.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 0.9 | 176 | 97 | 1,006.4 | 6.90 / 10.18 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 8.2 | 2.2 | 193 | 94 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 100 | 23.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gjerstad?
Now 4.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 2.5 to 7.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 158 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 Gjerstad today?
Sunrise around 08:10 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Gjerstad?
Local time is 01:58. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Gjerstad?
Gjerstad is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Gjerstad?
Population about 289.
What is the elevation of Gjerstad?
DEM 78 m.
Where is Gjerstad located?
It is at 58.88083, 9.01861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gjerstad in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)