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Weather & Climate in Ål, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ål has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.4°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.6302°N, 8.5607°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 129 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in |
Ål has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 17°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.2").