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City in Norway

Trondheim

199Sunny Days/yr
48°FAvg High Temp
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Long cold season, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Big daylight swing, with short winter days and long summer evenings. Snow is a real part of winter.

About Trondheim

Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of January 1, 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva. Among the significant technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), and St. Olavs University Hospital.Wikipedia

Long winterEven rainfallDark winterStiftstaden(English: "The Diocese City")
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Location Context
Trondheim, Trøndelag
Norway
Latitude63.43°
Longitude10.40°
Population213k
Center elevation59 ft
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Province / Region Context

TrøndelagCounty in Central Norway

Trøndelag (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtrœ̂ndəˌlɑːɡ]; or Trööndelage is a county in central Norway, coextensive with the Trøndelag region. It was created in 1687, then named Trondhjem County ; in 1804 the county was split into Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag by the King of Denmark-Norway. After over two centuries of separation, in 2018 they were reunited following a referendum held two years earlier.Wikipedia

Country: Norway
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Livability

Safety Score
79
Internet
Country Broadband
45.4
subscriptions per 100 people
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The year

Climate

Sunshine
199
sunny days per year
55% of the year
Avg High Temp
48°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
78% warm season / 76% cool season
Comfort Score
41/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
32°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
53"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
76"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
29
Good · 2024 modeled average
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Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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humid summers
Summer 78% · Winter 76% · May-Oct 72-84%
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