Ørsta, Norway

Full City Profile

6,337 Population 3,047/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Ørsta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.2 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	40.7°F
	25% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	3,047/sq mi
Coordinates	62.1998°N, 6.1290°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.2"

119% above US avg

Snowfall 42.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 9.92"

Driest Month (May) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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	71 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	126 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	139 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	105 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	146 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	54 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	104 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	147 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	75 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	83 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	113 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	69 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	140 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	87 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	124 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	127 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	129 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	116 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	111 km

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

Tsunami History

12 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	-	56 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	53 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	66 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	53 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	-	56 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	111 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	-	136 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	-	122 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	-	106 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	-	27 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	-	53 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	17	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	8.9 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	7.2 in	Coldest
March	33°F (0°C)	6.9 in
April	37°F (3°C)	4.5 in
May	45°F (7°C)	3.5 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	5.9 in
September	48°F (9°C)	9.3 in
October	42°F (6°C)	9.3 in
November	35°F (2°C)	9.3 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	9.9 in	Wettest

Ørsta has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 30°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and May the driest (3.5").

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