Vestnes, Norway

Full City Profile

2,088 Population 2,900/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Vestnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	41.7°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	2,900/sq mi
Coordinates	62.6254°N, 7.0870°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 34.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.43"

Driest Month (May) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 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	124 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	139 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	25 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	140 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	150 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	52 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	149 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	80 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	91 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	58 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	129 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	138 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	132 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	149 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	128 km
May 28, 1995	33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	113 km
Jul 31, 2004	southern Norway	M2.6	52 km
Jun 27, 1993	38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	114 km
Jan 25, 1994	9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	94 km
Jul 28, 1994	68 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 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	—	87 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	85 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	43 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	85 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	87 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	44 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	52 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	60 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	33 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	7.2 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	5.9 in
March	34°F (1°C)	5.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
July	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	5.1 in
September	49°F (9°C)	7.8 in
October	42°F (6°C)	7.9 in
November	36°F (2°C)	7.2 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	8.4 in	Wettest

Vestnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.0").

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