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Weather & Climate in Åndalsnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Åndalsnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5675°N, 7.6871°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1993 | 38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 90 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 89 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 37 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 89 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 25 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 61 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Åndalsnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 28°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (2.2").