Hardbakke, Norway

Full City Profile

334 Population 3,340/sq mi density

377 ft Elevation 115 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Hardbakke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.2 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	44.6°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	377 ft (115 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	3,340/sq mi
Coordinates	61.0756°N, 4.8411°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.2"

159% above US avg

Snowfall 18.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.54"

Driest Month (May) 4.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Mar 21, 2022	140 km W of Florø, Norway	M5.2	141 km
Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	137 km
May 5, 2000	101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway	M4.5	124 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	56 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	90 km
Dec 27, 1993	115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.7	115 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	121 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	84 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	126 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	101 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	123 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	87 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	126 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	94 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	111 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	29 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	52 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	91 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	105 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	142 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	—	139 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	139 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	138 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	139 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	26 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	10.6 in
February	34°F (1°C)	8.0 in	Coldest
March	37°F (3°C)	8.1 in
April	41°F (5°C)	5.2 in
May	48°F (9°C)	4.0 in	Driest
June	53°F (12°C)	4.8 in
July	57°F (14°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	56°F (14°C)	7.3 in
September	52°F (11°C)	10.8 in
October	46°F (8°C)	11.1 in
November	40°F (5°C)	11.4 in
December	36°F (2°C)	11.5 in	Wettest

Hardbakke has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 98.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.5") and May the driest (4.0").

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