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Ålesund, Norway

Full City Profile

52,626 Population 4,928/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Ålesund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density4,928/sq mi
Coordinates62.4723°N, 6.1549°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.35"
Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 73 km
Jul 27, 1994 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 130 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 94 km
Jun 26, 1993 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 115 km
Aug 26, 2022 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway M3.8 139 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 29 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 140 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 110 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 90 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 101 km
Oct 31, 1996 86 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 149 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 127 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 38 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 140 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 139 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 98 km
Jan 23, 1991 58 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.1 129 km
Sep 17, 1995 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.1 143 km
Sep 8, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.0 124 km
Jul 11, 1992 102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m - 79 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 76 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 68 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 77 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m - 79 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 95 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 136 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m - 40 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 66 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - 17 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 7.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 6.0 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 5.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
June 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
August 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 8.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 8.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 8.4 in Wettest

Ålesund has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.1").

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