Fossbergom, Norway

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2,211 Population 40/sq mi density

1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters

31°F Avg Temperature -0°C

Fossbergom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	31.2°F
	42% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,444 ft (440 m)
Area	56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²)
Population Density	40/sq mi
Coordinates	61.8377°N, 8.5684°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 18.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	135 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	139 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	138 km
Jan 6, 1991	2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway	M2.6	71 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	122 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	120 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	85 km
Nov 25, 1992	45 km E of Farnes, Norway	M2.5	61 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	—	88 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	90 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	77 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	90 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	88 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	109 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	81 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	123 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	108 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	81 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	2.2 in
March	21°F (-6°C)	2.2 in
April	28°F (-2°C)	1.4 in	Driest
May	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
June	45°F (7°C)	2.7 in
July	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
September	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
October	32°F (-0°C)	3.2 in
November	23°F (-5°C)	3.0 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	3.2 in

Fossbergom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 17°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").

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