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Weather & Climate in Ås, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6647°N, 10.7947°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 43 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Ås has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").