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Weather & Climate in Fossbergom, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fossbergom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,444 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 31.2°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 56.0 sq mi (145.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.8377°N, 8.5684°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 61 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 | — | 88 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 90 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 77 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 90 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 109 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 81 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Fossbergom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 17°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.4").