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Finnsnes, Norway

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3,907 Population 3,076/sq mi density
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Finnsnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 17.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density3,076/sq mi
Coordinates69.2296°N, 17.9811°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 17.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 53 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 52 km
Jan 21, 1995 98 km WNW of Hansnes, Norway M2.9 134 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 16 km
Apr 23, 1993 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway M2.7 132 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 16 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 45 km
Sep 15, 1993 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden M2.6 123 km
Mar 14, 2004 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway M2.6 64 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 57 km
Oct 21, 1992 88 km N of Andenes, Norway M2.6 122 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 34 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 132 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 131 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 14 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.9 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
May 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Wettest
November 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.6 in

Finnsnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 22°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (1.8").

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