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Hammerfest

City in Finnmark, Norway

Overview

Hammerfest is one of the northernmost towns in the world, offering stunning Arctic landscapes, unique wildlife, and a rich history intertwined with fishing and energy industries. With modern amenities and friendly locals, it's a gateway to the wonders of Northern Norway.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Finnmark
Population
11,324
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
70.66°, 23.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,630
Local Cost
$1,525
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
English
90
Temperature
1.3°C
Summer Avg
9.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
24.3°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
986 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
49
Walk Score
49
Footways
97.0
Airport
HFT
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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