Selje, Norway

Full City Profile

694 Population 2,313/sq mi density

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Selje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.0 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	42.5°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	158 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	2,313/sq mi
Coordinates	62.0444°N, 5.3474°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.0"

158% above US avg

Snowfall 36.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.65"

Driest Month (May) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Nov 8, 1992	132 km W of Måløy, Norway	M4.6	143 km
Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	42 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	116 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	105 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	87 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	119 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	92 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	80 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	31 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	64 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	104 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	39 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	95 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	68 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	98 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	45 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	80 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	121 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	83 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	73 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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	—	84 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	81 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	109 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	81 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	84 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	96 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	108 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	70 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	92 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	90 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	9.8 in
February	33°F (0°C)	7.9 in	Coldest
March	35°F (2°C)	7.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	5.0 in
May	46°F (8°C)	4.3 in	Driest
June	51°F (10°C)	5.0 in
July	54°F (12°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
August	54°F (12°C)	7.6 in
September	49°F (10°C)	11.7 in	Wettest
October	44°F (7°C)	11.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	11.3 in
December	34°F (1°C)	11.2 in

Selje has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 33°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and May the driest (4.3").

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