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Røst, Norway

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321 Population 845/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Røst has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density845/sq mi
Coordinates67.5175°N, 12.1176°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2014.

Jan 4, 1992 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway M4.8 126 km
Dec 20, 1997 58 km W of Sørland, Norway M4.7 34 km
Jan 10, 1992 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway M4.6 121 km
Jan 4, 1992 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M4.6 127 km
Jun 7, 2014 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway M4.2 118 km
Jul 19, 2006 103 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M4.1 88 km
Sep 24, 2010 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway M4.0 106 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 134 km
Nov 7, 1991 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway M3.7 94 km
Dec 16, 1991 98 km W of Sørland, Norway M3.7 79 km
Jan 1, 1992 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway M3.6 124 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 134 km
May 20, 1990 104 km NW of Sørland, Norway M3.5 99 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 107 km
Apr 11, 2008 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway M3.4 133 km
Dec 15, 1995 123 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 105 km
Feb 18, 1993 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway M3.4 95 km
Jan 17, 1991 131 km WNW of Sørland, Norway M3.4 114 km
Jul 2, 1994 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway M3.3 134 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 8.2 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 6.8 in Coldest
March 32°F (0°C) 5.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in Driest
July 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
September 48°F (9°C) 7.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 7.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in

Røst has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 31°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (3.1").

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