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Weather & Climate in Florø, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Florø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.5996°N, 5.0328°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 21, 2022 | 140 km W of Florø, Norway | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1992 | 132 km W of Måløy, Norway | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 91 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 70 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 | - | 102 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 100 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 144 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 100 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 149 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 48 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 90 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 108 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 122 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 17 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 11.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 9.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 12.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 12.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 13.0 in |
Florø has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.1") and May the driest (4.8").