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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6870°N, 9.6654°E |
| 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").