Surnadal, Norway

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2,900 Population 24,167/sq mi density

407 ft Elevation 124 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Surnadal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	407 ft (124 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	24,167/sq mi
Coordinates	62.9740°N, 8.7247°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 22.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.50"

Driest Month (May) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	115 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	131 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	124 km
Jul 12, 1993	26 km N of Sistranda, Norway	M2.8	110 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	76 km
Feb 26, 2005	21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway	M2.7	93 km
Jul 31, 2004	southern Norway	M2.6	116 km
Feb 26, 2005	19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.6	96 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	138 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	140 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	112 km
May 28, 1991	5 km NE of Fillan, Norway	M2.5	75 km
Feb 26, 2005	22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	97 km
Feb 26, 2005	14 km W of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	88 km
Apr 20, 1994	21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway	M2.5	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 62.3 m (204 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	104 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	48 km
1888	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	1	98 km
1978	NORWAY: RISSA	Meteorological	6.8 m	1	89 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	137 km
1930	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	68 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	129 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	115 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	4.7 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	3.5 in
April	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in
May	44°F (6°C)	2.1 in	Driest
June	49°F (10°C)	3.0 in
July	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	53°F (11°C)	3.9 in
September	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in
October	39°F (4°C)	5.2 in
November	32°F (0°C)	4.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	5.5 in	Wettest

Surnadal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 27°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.1").

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