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Værøy
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Værøy is a remote island at the southern tip of the Lofoten archipelago in Nordland, Norway, best known for its stunning coastal cliffs, traditional fishing culture, and breathtaking vistas. Despite its small population, the island offers rich nature experiences, quiet villages, and the chance to see puffins and the midnight sun.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
677
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
67.66°, 12.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,220
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
90
English
85
Temperature
6.9°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
20.6°C
Record Low
-7.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
991 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
152 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
RET
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.
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