Location & Surroundings
Risøya is an island in Agder, Norway, at 16 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tvedestrand, 13 km to the west. The national capital Oslo is about 165 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Arendal Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Risöen
Overview
Risøya is an island.
It is located in Tvedestrand Municipality, Norway.
Basic Data
- Country Norway
- Located in Tvedestrand Municipality
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
58° 39' 16" N, 9° 8' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 16 m
- Timezone Europe/Oslo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Krone (NOK)
- Phone Prefix +47
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:02
- Sunrise 08:04
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 10 h 7 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Risoya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Risoya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 9.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 W/m2.
Temperature
7.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,033.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 339 | 66 | 1,033.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.5 | 2.2 | 7 | 63 | 1,036.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.8 | 1.1 | 66 | 53 | 1,037.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 216.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.7 | 1.3 | 220 | 63 | 1,037.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.6 | 1.7 | 283 | 67 | 1,038.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 6.9 | 1.1 | 289 | 69 | 1,036.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.0 | 2.0 | 170 | 68 | 1,036.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 212.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 8.9 | 2.9 | 167 | 77 | 1,035.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 8.1 | 1.6 | 96 | 76 | 1,034.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 6.9 | 5.2 | 45 | 84 | 1,031.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 9.6 | 52 | 74 | 1,026.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 134.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.2 | 10.3 | 54 | 89 | 1,020.8 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 11.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 11.0 | 9.7 | 120 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 9.20 / 12.27 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Risoya?
Now 7.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 6.5 to 9.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 217 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 Risoya today?
Sunrise around 08:04 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 08m.
What is the local time in Risoya?
Local time is 09:02. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Risoya?
Risoya is a island.
What is the elevation of Risoya?
DEM 16 m.
Where is Risoya located?
It is at 58.65441, 9.14605 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Risoya in?
It is in Norway.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry