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Weather & Climate in Båtsfjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Båtsfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.9°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,868/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6343°N, 29.7175°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 14, 1995 | 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway | M3.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in |
Båtsfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 18°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.5").