Farnes, Norway

Full City Profile

3,465 Population 8,058/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

34°F Avg Temperature 1°C

Farnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	33.8°F
	37% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	8,058/sq mi
Coordinates	61.3085°N, 7.7969°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 24.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"

Driest Month (May) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 16, 1995.

Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	134 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	132 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	138 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	110 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	140 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	138 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	145 km
Feb 24, 1992	23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.6	138 km
Apr 18, 1992	19 km S of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	140 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	137 km
Jan 6, 1991	2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway	M2.6	2 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	132 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	128 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	109 km
Oct 3, 1993	43 km E of Odda, Norway	M2.5	142 km
Nov 25, 1992	45 km E of Farnes, Norway	M2.5	46 km
Feb 24, 1992	12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.5	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 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	—	77 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	80 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	109 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	80 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	77 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	9 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	136 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	65 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	116 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	93 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	122 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-7°C)	3.1 in
March	24°F (-4°C)	3.0 in
April	31°F (-1°C)	1.7 in
May	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in	Driest
June	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
July	51°F (11°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	49°F (10°C)	3.2 in
September	42°F (5°C)	3.9 in
October	34°F (1°C)	4.0 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	3.9 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	4.5 in	Wettest

Farnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 20°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (1.5").

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