Stryn, Norway

Full City Profile

7,207 Population 10/sq mi density

66 ft Elevation 20 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Stryn 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 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.7 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	37.7°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	66 ft (20 m)
Area	721.9 sq mi (1,869.6 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	61.9026°N, 6.7179°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.7"

89% above US avg

Snowfall 40.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.94"

Driest Month (May) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 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	111 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	149 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	81 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	144 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	103 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	138 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	105 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	137 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	106 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	147 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	118 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	143 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	138 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	91 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	46 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	114 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	91 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	122 km
Sep 8, 1995	58 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	142 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	123 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	-	11 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	8 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	54 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	8 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	-	11 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	114 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	-	91 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	-	111 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	-	71 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	-	33 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	-	29 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	-	17	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	8.0 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	6.3 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	5.9 in
April	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Driest
June	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
July	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	5.0 in
September	44°F (7°C)	7.8 in
October	38°F (4°C)	8.0 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	7.8 in
December	28°F (-3°C)	8.9 in	Wettest

Stryn has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and May the driest (2.6").

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