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Weather & Climate in Brekstad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brekstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6870°N, 9.6654°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 22 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 20 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 23 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 15 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 135 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 45 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 20 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in |
Brekstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.0").