Sandane, Norway

Full City Profile

2,447 Population 2,660/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Sandane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.1 inches. The area receives 50.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	37.9°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	2,660/sq mi
Coordinates	61.7728°N, 6.2150°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.1"

137% above US avg

Snowfall 50.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.06"

Driest Month (May) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 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	96 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	139 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	97 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	117 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	117 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	80 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	79 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	146 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	111 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	116 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	96 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	120 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	128 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	127 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	142 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	117 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	126 km
Sep 6, 2002	86 km W of Florø, Norway	M3.1	149 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	61 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	113 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	—	37 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	35 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	83 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	35 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	37 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	141 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	100 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	83 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	60 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	53 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	59 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	10.0 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	7.9 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	7.4 in
April	34°F (1°C)	4.3 in
May	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in	Driest
June	48°F (9°C)	4.6 in
July	52°F (11°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	6.3 in
September	45°F (7°C)	10.2 in
October	39°F (4°C)	10.0 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	10.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	11.1 in	Wettest

Sandane has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 27°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and May the driest (3.5").

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