Hjelset, Norway

Full City Profile

1,001 Population 2,860/sq mi density

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Hjelset has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	197 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	2,860/sq mi
Coordinates	62.7805°N, 7.4928°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"

102% above US avg

Snowfall 30.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 9.13"

Driest Month (May) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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	148 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	49 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	68 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	116 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	107 km
Jul 12, 1993	26 km N of Sistranda, Norway	M2.8	147 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	67 km
Feb 26, 2005	21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway	M2.7	142 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	123 km
Feb 26, 2005	19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.6	146 km
Jul 31, 2004	southern Norway	M2.6	58 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	95 km
Apr 18, 1992	19 km S of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	129 km
Jan 25, 1994	9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	120 km
May 28, 1995	33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	138 km
Jun 27, 1993	38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	139 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	75 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	78 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	61 km
Jun 3, 1991	16 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.5	129 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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	—	108 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	107 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	57 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	107 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	108 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	21 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	78 km
1930	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	133 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	80 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	8.1 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-1°C)	6.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	6.3 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in
May	47°F (9°C)	3.3 in	Driest
June	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
July	56°F (14°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	5.5 in
September	50°F (10°C)	8.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	8.4 in
November	36°F (2°C)	7.8 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	9.1 in	Wettest

Hjelset has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (3.3").

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