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Namsos, Norway
Full City Profile
8,413
Population
4,780/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
Namsos has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.4662°N, 11.4957°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 17 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.3 in |
Namsos has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.6").