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Weather & Climate in Årås, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Årås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7774°N, 4.9327°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 27 km | 30 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 86 km W of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 128 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.7 in |
Årås has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and May the driest (3.2").