Måløy, Norway

Full City Profile

3,343 Population 4,028/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Måløy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	43.0°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	146 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	4,028/sq mi
Coordinates	61.9354°N, 5.1136°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"

175% above US avg

Snowfall 38.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"

Driest Month (May) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Mar 21, 2022	140 km W of Florø, Norway	M5.2	149 km
Nov 8, 1992	132 km W of Måløy, Norway	M4.6	132 km
Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	45 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	116 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	107 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	91 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	117 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	109 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	64 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	57 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	19 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	91 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	23 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	86 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	112 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	54 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	105 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	69 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	65 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	36 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	—	94 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	91 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	125 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	91 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	94 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	84 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	108 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	85 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	106 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	106 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	10.4 in
February	33°F (0°C)	8.2 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	8.2 in
April	40°F (5°C)	5.5 in
May	47°F (8°C)	4.7 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in
July	55°F (13°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	8.4 in
September	50°F (10°C)	12.3 in	Wettest
October	45°F (7°C)	11.9 in
November	38°F (4°C)	12.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	11.7 in

Måløy has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 33°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 104.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and May the driest (4.7").

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