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Weather & Climate in Drammen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drammen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 160.5 sq mi (415.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.7439°N, 10.2045°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 50 km | 15 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 24 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Drammen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").