Fauske, Norway

Full City Profile

5,953 Population 3,402/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Fauske has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	36.4°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density	3,402/sq mi
Coordinates	67.2588°N, 15.3918°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 24.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.42"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Jan 4, 1992	41 km NW of Straumen, Norway	M4.8	46 km
Jan 10, 1992	42 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M4.6	50 km
Jan 4, 1992	40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M4.6	46 km
Sep 24, 2010	5 km SE of Evjen, Norway	M4.0	126 km
Mar 31, 2001	24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.8	131 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	134 km
Jan 1, 1992	40 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.6	46 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	81 km
Apr 11, 2008	52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway	M3.4	63 km
Feb 18, 1993	8 km SE of Leknes, Norway	M3.4	116 km
Jan 22, 1992	38 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.3	45 km
Oct 16, 1992	31 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.3	38 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	123 km
Jan 25, 1992	41 km N of Løding, Norway	M3.3	49 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	94 km
Jul 2, 1994	32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M3.3	39 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	100 km
Jan 4, 1992	39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M3.2	45 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	101 km
Jun 12, 1992	39 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.1	45 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	-	-	145 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	4.4 in
March	26°F (-3°C)	3.5 in
April	33°F (0°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in
June	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
September	46°F (8°C)	5.1 in
October	37°F (3°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
November	28°F (-2°C)	4.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	4.9 in

Fauske has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and April the driest (2.3").

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