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Weather & Climate in Å i Åfjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Å i Åfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 916/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.9607°N, 10.2247°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 52 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 47 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 50 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 75 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 59 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 7.0 in |
Å i Åfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (3.2").