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Hansnes, Norway

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493 Population 2,595/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Hansnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,595/sq mi
Coordinates69.9670°N, 19.6275°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (May) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jul 21, 1994 142 km NNW of Gryllefjord, Norway M3.2 146 km
Jan 21, 1992 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.9 138 km
Nov 26, 1992 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway M2.9 125 km
Apr 25, 2008 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.9 66 km
Jan 21, 1995 98 km WNW of Hansnes, Norway M2.9 98 km
Oct 26, 1992 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.8 101 km
Oct 22, 1992 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.7 99 km
Apr 24, 2008 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.7 67 km
Aug 16, 2007 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway M2.6 48 km
Oct 21, 1992 88 km N of Andenes, Norway M2.6 136 km
Mar 24, 1992 126 km NNW of Gryllefjord, Norway M2.6 137 km
Nov 27, 1993 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway M2.5 133 km
Oct 19, 1992 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1959 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 9 52 km
2015 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 53 km
1810 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 14 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.6 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest
June 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
October 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.8 in

Hansnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (2.1").

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