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Weather & Climate in Ballangen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ballangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.8°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.3428°N, 16.8315°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 4, 1992 | 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 38 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 39 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M2.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.2 in |
Ballangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 23°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and May the driest (2.6").