Giskemo, Norway

Full City Profile

548 Population 1,034/sq mi density

656 ft Elevation 200 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Giskemo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	40.7°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	656 ft (200 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,034/sq mi
Coordinates	62.4833°N, 6.8667°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.7"

83% above US avg

Snowfall 34.7"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.43"

Driest Month (May) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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	109 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	130 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	22 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	146 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	122 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	132 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	52 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	132 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	142 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	77 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	136 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	61 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	64 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	113 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	143 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	120 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	136 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	113 km
Jan 6, 1991	2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway	M2.6	141 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	—	70 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	68 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	37 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	69 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	70 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	62 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	146 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	136 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	33 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	46 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	7.3 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
March	33°F (0°C)	5.8 in
April	37°F (3°C)	4.1 in
May	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	5.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	7.6 in
October	42°F (5°C)	7.7 in
November	35°F (2°C)	7.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	8.4 in	Wettest

Giskemo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (2.9").

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