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Weather & Climate in Balestrand, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.2096°N, 6.5361°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 126 km | 30 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 30 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 37 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 71 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 | — | 74 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 75 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 126 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 75 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 63 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 7 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 102 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
Balestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (2.8").