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Weather & Climate in Bergen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bergen 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 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,735/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3930°N, 5.3242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 51 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M2.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 93 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 107 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 | — | 88 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 8.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 9.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
Bergen has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and May the driest (3.7").