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Orkanger

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Orkanger is a town in Trondelag, Norway with 8,204 inhabitants, at 100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Melhus, 22 km to the east. The national capital Oslo is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Orland Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: Оркангер

Overview

Orkanger is settlement in Orkland Municipality, Norway.

It is located in Orkdal Municipality, Orkanger/Fannrem, Norway.

Established in 1920-01-01.

It covers about 6.15 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 11 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Norway
  • Located in Orkdal Municipality
  • Area 6.15 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    63° 18' 24" N, 9° 51' 1" E
  • Elevation DEM: 100 m
  • Timezone Europe/Oslo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 8,204
  • Pop. Density 1,938 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.5%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Krone (NOK)
  • Phone Prefix +47

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Alternate Names

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Оркангер

Weather in Orkanger

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

Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 9.9 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.

Temperature
9.1 C
Wind
7.6 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
997.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.13 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 9.1 7.6 269 92 997.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 9.3 8.0 290 92 1,005.2 2.15 / 2.15 100 0.0 n/a
12h 8.3 5.9 302 90 1,014.6 1.14 / 3.29 98 0.4 n/a
18h 9.9 5.2 299 83 1,020.6 0.00 / 1.02 14 257.2 n/a
Tomorrow 6.8 1.3 265 93 1,024.4 0.12 / 1.13 58 185.6 n/a
30h 5.3 1.7 180 94 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.04 92 0.0 n/a
36h 6.3 1.7 148 87 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.2 n/a
42h 7.8 1.5 127 86 1,024.4 0.33 / 0.36 100 15.5 n/a
Tuesday 8.4 1.0 137 85 1,023.7 0.00 / 0.03 89 37.5 n/a
54h 7.9 1.3 159 88 1,024.5 0.28 / 0.31 100 0.0 n/a
60h 7.7 0.8 97 85 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.14 100 1.3 n/a
66h 11.2 1.2 6 69 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.02 100 179.7 n/a
Wednesday 8.1 2.0 324 97 1,021.6 2.89 / 2.91 100 33.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orkanger?
Now 9.1 C with overcast skies and a 7.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 6.8 to 9.9 C, max wind 8.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 257 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orkanger today?
Sunrise around 06:59 and sunset around 19:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Orkanger?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Orkanger?
Orkanger is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Orkanger?
Population about 8,204.
What is the elevation of Orkanger?
DEM 100 m.
Where is Orkanger located?
It is at 63.30668, 9.85025 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orkanger in?
It is in Norway.

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Last updated 2024-11-16
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