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Weather & Climate in Åmot, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Åmot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,545 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.5697°N, 7.9887°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 18 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway | M3.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 14 km S of Ølen, Norway | M2.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 118 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway | M2.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1994 | 3 km N of Hommersåk, Norway | M2.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 96 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 96 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in |
Åmot has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (1.8").