Førde, Norway

Full City Profile

10,339 Population 4,809/sq mi density

89 ft Elevation 27 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Førde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 143 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.0 inches. The area receives 55.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	41.1°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	143 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	89 ft (27 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density	4,809/sq mi
Coordinates	61.4522°N, 5.8572°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.0"

182% above US avg

Snowfall 55.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 13.23"

Driest Month (May) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 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	111 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	116 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	131 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	137 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	103 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	83 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	141 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	120 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	75 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	140 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	102 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	93 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	99 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	118 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	115 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	107 km
Sep 6, 2002	86 km W of Florø, Norway	M3.1	132 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	114 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	110 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	112 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	-	71 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	70 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	122 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	70 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	-	71 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	-	102 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	-	43 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	-	44 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	-	93 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	-	97 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	17	114 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	11.9 in
February	29°F (-1°C)	9.6 in	Coldest
March	33°F (0°C)	8.8 in
April	38°F (4°C)	5.0 in
May	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
July	56°F (13°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	7.4 in
September	48°F (9°C)	12.2 in
October	42°F (5°C)	11.9 in
November	34°F (1°C)	12.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	13.2 in	Wettest

Førde has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 29°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 107.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.2") and May the driest (4.3").

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