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Weather & Climate in Bismo, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bismo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8841°N, 8.2667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 69 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 | — | 72 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 74 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 62 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 74 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 100 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in |
Bismo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").