Glomfjord, Norway

Full City Profile

1,089 Population 2,475/sq mi density

34°F Avg Temperature 1°C

Glomfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	34.4°F
	36% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	208 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	2,475/sq mi
Coordinates	66.8166°N, 13.9440°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 44.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.43"

Driest Month (May) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Apr 11, 2008.

Jan 4, 1992	41 km NW of Straumen, Norway	M4.8	105 km
Dec 20, 1997	58 km W of Sørland, Norway	M4.7	141 km
Jan 4, 1992	40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M4.6	105 km
Jan 10, 1992	42 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M4.6	105 km
Mar 31, 2001	24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.8	53 km
Jan 1, 1992	40 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.6	103 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	56 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	4 km
Feb 18, 1993	8 km SE of Leknes, Norway	M3.4	143 km
Apr 11, 2008	52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway	M3.4	123 km
Jul 2, 1994	32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M3.3	104 km
Oct 16, 1992	31 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.3	95 km
Jan 25, 1992	41 km N of Løding, Norway	M3.3	103 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	44 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	54 km
Jan 22, 1992	38 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.3	102 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	24 km
Jan 4, 1992	39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway	M3.2	105 km
Jun 12, 1992	39 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.1	103 km
Nov 16, 1992	45 km NNE of Løding, Norway	M3.1	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	109 km
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	—	—	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	7.3 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
March	25°F (-4°C)	5.0 in
April	30°F (-1°C)	3.9 in
May	38°F (3°C)	3.4 in	Driest
June	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in
July	49°F (10°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
August	48°F (9°C)	5.9 in
September	42°F (6°C)	7.4 in
October	35°F (2°C)	8.4 in	Wettest
November	29°F (-2°C)	6.8 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	7.6 in

Glomfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 23°F in February to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.4").

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