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Vikna

historical second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Vikna is a historical second-order administrative division in Trondelag, Norway with 4,100 inhabitants. The nearest larger town is Namsos, 46 km to the southeast. The national capital Oslo is about 550 km to the south. The nearest airport is Rorvik Airport, Ryum, 5 km away.

Overview

Vikna is former municipality in Trøndelag, Norway.

It is located in Trøndelag, Norway.

Established in 1869-07-01.

The population is about 4,387 (2016).

It covers about 319 square kilometre.

Also known as: NB Vikna kommune

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms Vikna komm.svg

Locator map

Locator map NO 5050 Vikna.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Norway
  • Located in Trøndelag
  • Area 319 square kilometre
  • Type historical second-order administrative division (ADM2H)
  • a former second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    64° 51' 49" N, 11° 14' 31" E
  • Elevation DEM: -9999 m
  • Timezone Europe/Oslo
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,100
  • Pop. Density 2,715 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.8%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Krone (NOK)
  • Phone Prefix +47

Sun & Local Time

Weather in Vikna

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

Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 12.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 6.4 C, max wind 14.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 187 W/m2.

Temperature
6.4 C
Wind
12.2 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,002.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 6.4 12.2 118 50 1,002.9 - / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
6h 5.9 14.7 115 55 1,004.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 78.9 n/a
12h 4.9 13.7 116 60 1,006.8 0.00 / 0.00 89 0.0 n/a
18h 4.5 12.7 121 65 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.00 46 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 6.3 11.8 127 58 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 6 186.5 n/a
30h 5.3 11.6 129 63 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 95.5 n/a
36h 4.8 10.5 134 66 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
42h 4.6 9.9 140 67 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.0 n/a
Monday 5.7 8.9 139 61 1,019.5 0.09 / 0.09 60 103.4 n/a
54h 6.3 8.1 142 61 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 79 77.2 n/a
60h 5.5 9.3 131 65 1,020.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 5.8 13.7 130 67 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 8.4 14.7 137 63 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 83.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vikna?
Now 6.4 C with overcast skies and a 12.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 6.4 C, max wind 14.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 187 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 Vikna today?
Sunrise around 07:52 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 10h 18m.
What is the local time in Vikna?
Local time is 00:57. Time zone: Europe/Oslo (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Vikna?
Vikna is a historical second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Vikna?
Population about 4,100.
What is the elevation of Vikna?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Vikna located?
It is at 64.86362, 11.24198 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vikna in?
It is in Norway.

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Last updated 2019-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3131656
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