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Weather & Climate in Ålen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ålen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 205.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.8419°N, 11.3013°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 144 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 136 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 80 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 105 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in |
Ålen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 19°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (1.5").