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Weather & Climate in Frosta, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frosta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.5891°N, 10.7423°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 72 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 75 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 25 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 40 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in |
Frosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.2").