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Haugesund
City in Rogaland, Norway
Overview
Haugesund, set on Norway's dramatic western coast, is a lively maritime city known for its historic harbor, annual festivals, and gateway access to scenic fjords and islands. It combines a lively culture with the laid-back charm of a small town, offering easy exploration on foot.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Rogaland
Population
38,441
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.41°, 5.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$3,253
Local Cost
$1,555
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
95
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.1°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
25.3°C
Record Low
-9.0°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1821 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
12
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAU
Distance
8 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 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 88/100.
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