Hareid, Norway

Full City Profile

3,626 Population 3,626/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Hareid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	43.5°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	3,626/sq mi
Coordinates	62.3704°N, 6.0290°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"

90% above US avg

Snowfall 13.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.35"

Driest Month (May) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 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	65 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	127 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	92 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	113 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	135 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	41 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	129 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	78 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	101 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	147 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	89 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	116 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	139 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	50 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	88 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	128 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	128 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	118 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	132 km
Jul 11, 1992	102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	133 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	—	74 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	70 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	72 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	71 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	74 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	106 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	138 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	126 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	37 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	65 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	7.2 in
February	34°F (1°C)	6.0 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	5.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.0 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.1 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.6 in
July	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
August	55°F (13°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
September	50°F (10°C)	8.3 in
October	45°F (7°C)	8.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	8.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	8.4 in	Wettest

Hareid has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.1").

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