Hemnesberget, Norway

Full City Profile

1,335 Population 3,105/sq mi density

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Hemnesberget has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	38.6°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	3,105/sq mi
Coordinates	66.2249°N, 13.6164°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"

82% above US avg

Snowfall 36.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.50"

Driest Month (May) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001	24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.8	25 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	26 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	69 km
Apr 26, 1992	4 km NE of Terråk, Norway	M3.3	135 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	31 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	57 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	66 km
Apr 16, 2001	18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.1	18 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	45 km
Oct 18, 1994	24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	75 km
Jan 26, 1994	2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway	M3.0	71 km
Aug 20, 1994	16 km W of Inndyr, Norway	M3.0	91 km
Feb 25, 1992	9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	59 km
Nov 25, 1992	28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	53 km
May 5, 1992	35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	61 km
Mar 29, 1995	20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.0	21 km
May 21, 1992	32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.9	57 km
May 21, 2006	23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.9	27 km
Jul 17, 2005	10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway	M2.9	132 km
Jun 23, 1993	44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	70 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	137 km
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	43 km
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	—	—	40 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	7.3 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	5.7 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	5.0 in
April	35°F (2°C)	3.8 in
May	44°F (7°C)	3.6 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.6 in
July	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
September	47°F (8°C)	7.3 in
October	39°F (4°C)	8.5 in	Wettest
November	32°F (-0°C)	6.8 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	7.6 in

Hemnesberget has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (3.6").

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