Høyanger, Norway

Full City Profile

2,051 Population 4,186/sq mi density

1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Høyanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches. The area receives 60.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	37.6°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,312 ft (400 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	4,186/sq mi
Coordinates	61.2235°N, 6.0847°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"

184% above US avg

Snowfall 60.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 13.31"

Driest Month (May) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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	139 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	104 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	110 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	124 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	146 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	110 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	101 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	125 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	97 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	129 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	106 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	141 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	126 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	134 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	120 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	135 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	48 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	143 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	117 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	130 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	—	82 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	83 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	135 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	82 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	82 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	87 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	44 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	27 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	113 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	110 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	132 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	11.9 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	9.5 in	Coldest
March	29°F (-2°C)	8.9 in
April	34°F (1°C)	4.9 in
May	41°F (5°C)	4.2 in	Driest
June	48°F (9°C)	5.5 in
July	52°F (11°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	7.6 in
September	45°F (7°C)	12.3 in
October	38°F (4°C)	12.1 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	12.0 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	13.3 in	Wettest

Høyanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.3") and May the driest (4.2").

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