Nesna, Norway

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1,211 Population 2,883/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Nesna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.2 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	2,883/sq mi
Coordinates	66.1982°N, 13.0184°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.2"

137% above US avg

Snowfall 40.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"

Driest Month (May) 4.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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	27 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	25 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	81 km
Apr 26, 1992	4 km NE of Terråk, Norway	M3.3	123 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	36 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	82 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	70 km
Apr 16, 2001	18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.1	25 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	71 km
Oct 18, 1994	24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	93 km
Jan 26, 1994	2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway	M3.0	81 km
Aug 20, 1994	16 km W of Inndyr, Norway	M3.0	98 km
Feb 25, 1992	9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	71 km
Nov 25, 1992	28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	79 km
May 5, 1992	35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	87 km
Mar 29, 1995	20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.0	28 km
May 21, 1992	32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.9	82 km
May 21, 2006	23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.9	23 km
Jul 17, 2005	10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway	M2.9	142 km
Jun 23, 1993	44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	96 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	—	124 km
1952	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	149 km
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	36 km
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	—	—	25 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	8.8 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	6.9 in	Coldest
March	31°F (-1°C)	6.4 in
April	36°F (2°C)	5.2 in
May	44°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Driest
June	51°F (10°C)	5.0 in
July	55°F (13°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	8.0 in
September	48°F (9°C)	10.0 in
October	41°F (5°C)	10.9 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	8.5 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	9.3 in

Nesna has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and May the driest (4.9").

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