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Weather & Climate in Folldal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Folldal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.1325°N, 9.9968°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 118 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: 62.3 m (204 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 136 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 129 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Folldal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 18°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.8").