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Weather & Climate in Dale, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 120 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.3635°N, 5.4004°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 91 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 86 km W of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 96 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 | — | 96 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 95 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 145 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 95 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 21 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 121 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 14.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 10.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 14.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 14.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 14.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
Dale has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 129.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.7") and May the driest (5.4").