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Frosta, Norway

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2,495 Population 11,881/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Frosta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density11,881/sq mi
Coordinates63.5891°N, 10.7423°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 17.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 26, 2005.

Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 104 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 116 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 85 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 76 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 72 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 84 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 75 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 69 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 103 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 25 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 40 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.3 in

Frosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.2").

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