Mosjøen, Norway

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9,636 Population 3,901/sq mi density

38°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Mosjøen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	38.3°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	218 days/yr

Geography

Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	3,901/sq mi
Coordinates	65.8360°N, 13.1908°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"

71% above US avg

Snowfall 33.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"

Driest Month (May) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 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	64 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	63 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	116 km
Apr 26, 1992	4 km NE of Terråk, Norway	M3.3	87 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	73 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	98 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	108 km
Apr 16, 2001	18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.1	59 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	88 km
Oct 18, 1994	24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	122 km
Jan 26, 1994	2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway	M3.0	117 km
Aug 20, 1994	16 km W of Inndyr, Norway	M3.0	136 km
Feb 25, 1992	9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	105 km
Nov 25, 1992	28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	96 km
May 5, 1992	35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	101 km
Mar 29, 1995	20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.0	63 km
May 21, 1992	32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.9	99 km
May 21, 2006	23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.9	62 km
Jun 23, 1993	44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	107 km
Feb 20, 1992	21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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	-	89 km
1952	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	-	112 km
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	-	5 km
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	-	-	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	6.7 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	5.1 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	4.7 in
April	35°F (2°C)	3.6 in
May	44°F (7°C)	3.5 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.6 in
July	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	5.4 in
September	47°F (8°C)	7.1 in
October	39°F (4°C)	7.8 in	Wettest
November	31°F (-1°C)	6.2 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	6.7 in

Mosjøen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (3.5").

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