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Weather & Climate in Borkenes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borkenes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.7726°N, 16.1712°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 38 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M2.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M2.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.6 in |
Borkenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 25°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and June the driest (2.7").