Poulsbo may be the smallest of the four cities in Kitsap County, but it is a large part of Quality Heating’s service network and customer base.

The city was founded in the 1880s by Norwegian immigrant Jørgen Eliason, who was joined by other Scandinavians who relocated from Midwestern states. They were drawn here by the area’s rich resources, and by a landscape similar to their native home. The settlement was connected by boats to other areas of the region, including the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, which was eventually usurped by highways built in the early 20th century.

Modern-day downtown Poulsbo maintains a Scandinavian theme to honor its early immigrant history and is a popular regional tourist destination. One of its local products, Poulsbo Bread, is made locally at Sluys Bakery and used to be sold internationally. Many visitors arrive by boat; there are three marinas near the town, and the town’s harbor is an excellent anchorage.

Poulsbo’s Fish Park, centered on the Dogfish Creek estuary at the north end of Liberty Bay, is a 40-acre (16 ha) park in Poulsbo. The park was started in 2002 by a group of community members and governments including the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe.

First Lutheran Church opened in 1886 atop the hill, overlooking downtown Poulsbo, and was originally Førdefjord Lutheran.

Average Temperatures in Poulsbo

The warm season in Poulsbo lasts for 2.7 months, from June 23 to September 15, with an average daily high temperature above 70°F. The hottest day of the year is August 2, with an average high of 76°F and low of 56°F.

The cool season lasts for 3.5 months, from November 13 to February 26, with an average daily high temperature below 51°F. The coldest day of the year is December 23, with an average low of 37°F and high of 44°F.