Trofors, Norway

Full City Profile

835 Population 2,783/sq mi density

328 ft Elevation 100 meters

36°F Avg Temperature 2°C

Trofors has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	36.3°F
	33% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	328 ft (100 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	2,783/sq mi
Coordinates	65.5334°N, 13.4063°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 26.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.98"

Driest Month (May) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001	24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.8	98 km
Aug 3, 1992	24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M3.6	97 km
May 18, 1992	3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.5	147 km
Apr 26, 1992	4 km NE of Terråk, Norway	M3.3	64 km
Jun 24, 2005	31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.3	106 km
Sep 17, 1992	northern Norway	M3.3	119 km
Jun 27, 1992	15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway	M3.2	142 km
Apr 16, 2001	18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.1	92 km
Apr 18, 1990	19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.1	110 km
Oct 18, 1994	24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	149 km
Jan 26, 1994	2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway	M3.0	149 km
Feb 25, 1992	9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway	M3.0	137 km
Nov 25, 1992	28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	118 km
May 5, 1992	35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M3.0	120 km
Mar 29, 1995	20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway	M3.0	96 km
May 21, 2006	23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway	M2.9	96 km
May 21, 1992	32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.9	121 km
Jun 11, 1994	northern Norway	M2.8	106 km
Jun 23, 1993	44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	123 km
Feb 20, 1992	21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway	M2.8	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	68 km
1952	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	86 km
1940	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	40 km
1819	NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY	Earthquake	—	—	101 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	4.2 in
March	26°F (-3°C)	3.7 in
April	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in
May	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in	Driest
June	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in
September	46°F (8°C)	5.7 in
October	37°F (3°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
November	29°F (-2°C)	4.8 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	5.2 in

Trofors has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (2.6").

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