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Harstad

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Location & Surroundings

Harstad is a suburb in Troms, Norway with 24,703 inhabitants, at 13 m elevation. The national capital Oslo is about 1025 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, 35 km away.

Also known as: 5402

Overview

Harstad Municipality is municipality in Troms County, Norway.

It is located in Troms, Norway.

Established in 1904-01-01.

The population is about 25,167 (2025).

It covers about 445 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 62 metre.

Also known as: FO Harstad kommuna

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Basic Data

  • Country Norway
  • Located in Troms
  • Area 445 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    68° 47' 56" N, 16° 31' 45" E
  • Elevation DEM: 13 m
  • Timezone Europe/Oslo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 24,703
  • Pop. Density 5,786 p/km²
  • Built-up 17.7%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Krone (NOK)
  • Phone Prefix +47

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Alternate Names

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5402

Weather in Harstad

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Harstad, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 3.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 W/m2.

Temperature
2.0 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 2.0 2.6 68 66 1,013.4 - / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
6h 1.8 2.3 121 58 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
12h 3.4 2.3 130 45 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.00 80 144.0 n/a
18h 2.4 2.2 154 52 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 69 46.1 n/a
Tomorrow 1.7 2.9 170 51 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
30h 1.3 2.3 161 48 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 3.0 2.1 167 42 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 63 113.7 n/a
42h 1.5 3.0 159 51 1,023.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 48.5 n/a
Tuesday 1.4 3.5 155 50 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
54h 1.4 4.5 154 53 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
60h 3.6 6.2 158 56 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 136.9 n/a
66h 1.8 7.1 164 62 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 48.3 n/a
Wednesday 2.5 4.4 165 64 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Harstad?
Now 2.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 1.7 to 3.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 144 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 Harstad today?
Sunrise around 07:42 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 9h 56m.
What is the local time in Harstad?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Harstad?
Harstad is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Harstad?
Population about 24,703.
What is the elevation of Harstad?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Harstad located?
It is at 68.79896, 16.52930 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Harstad in?
It is in Norway.

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Last updated 2024-01-27
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