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Harstad, Norway

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20,953 Population 4,806/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Harstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density4,806/sq mi
Coordinates68.7983°N, 16.5417°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 26.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 24, 2010.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 141 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 141 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 141 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 128 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 143 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 123 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 137 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 143 km
Jan 25, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M3.3 143 km
Jan 22, 1992 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.3 144 km
Jan 4, 1992 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.2 141 km
Jun 12, 1992 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 143 km
Nov 16, 1992 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.1 138 km
Jan 4, 1992 38 km N of Løding, Norway M3.0 147 km
Jan 5, 1992 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.0 139 km
Jan 25, 1992 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.0 126 km
Apr 21, 1992 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.0 137 km
Jun 20, 1992 39 km NW of Straumen, Norway M2.9 142 km
Jan 5, 1992 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway M2.9 142 km
Nov 15, 1992 41 km N of Løding, Norway M2.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Driest
July 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
October 39°F (4°C) 6.7 in Wettest
November 32°F (-0°C) 5.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 5.5 in

Harstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (2.6").

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