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Melbu
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Melbu is a picturesque coastal town in Nordland, Norway, set amidst dramatic fjords and scenic coastlines. Known as a gateway to the Vesterålen archipelago, it offers quaint harbors, lively culture, and stunning outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
2,277
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.50°, 14.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,418
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
97
English
86
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
11.3°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
25.5°C
Record Low
-13.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1288 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
SKN
Distance
13 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 73/100.
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