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Weather & Climate in Burfjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burfjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.3°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,841/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.9380°N, 22.0521°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 1996 | 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway | M3.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway | M2.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.6 | 130 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 46 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 46 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in |
Burfjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 19°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.3").