Skarnes, Norway

Full City Profile

2,557 Population 2,720/sq mi density

459 ft Elevation 140 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Skarnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	39.3°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	2,720/sq mi
Coordinates	60.2539°N, 11.6849°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.4"

20% below US avg

Snowfall 10.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	125 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	31 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	147 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	29 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	69 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	17 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	53 km
Jun 30, 1992	9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway	M2.8	80 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	114 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	63 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	35 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	32 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	120 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	141 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	55 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1966	EASTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	93 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	139 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
June	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
July	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
September	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
October	40°F (4°C)	3.3 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	3.0 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	2.3 in

Skarnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").

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