Falkhytta, Norway

Full City Profile

960 Population 2,133/sq mi density

92 ft Elevation 28 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Falkhytta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	42.8°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	92 ft (28 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	2,133/sq mi
Coordinates	62.8050°N, 6.8872°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 25.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.20"

Driest Month (May) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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	121 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	129 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	148 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	25 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	142 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	37 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	149 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	89 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	88 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	38 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	129 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	145 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	141 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	142 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	121 km
May 28, 1995	33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	111 km
Jul 31, 2004	southern Norway	M2.6	30 km
Jun 27, 1993	38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	111 km
Jan 25, 1994	9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	95 km
Jul 28, 1994	68 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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	—	106 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	104 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	65 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	104 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	106 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	52 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	68 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	81 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	53 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	6.8 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	5.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	5.6 in
April	40°F (4°C)	4.1 in
May	47°F (9°C)	3.1 in	Driest
June	53°F (11°C)	3.6 in
July	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
September	50°F (10°C)	8.1 in
October	44°F (7°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
November	37°F (3°C)	7.3 in
December	33°F (0°C)	8.1 in

Falkhytta has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and May the driest (3.1").

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