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Weather & Climate in Fillan, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fillan 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 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.6064°N, 8.9696°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 24 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 28 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 28 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 23 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 75 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 | 108 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 73 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 48 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.5 in |
Fillan has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 32°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.2").