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Weather & Climate in Gaupne, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaupne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,565/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.4047°N, 7.2946°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | southern Norway | M2.5 | 148 km | 13 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 | - | 54 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 57 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 96 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 56 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 54 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 30 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 41 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 95 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 76 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 17 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Gaupne has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (1.9").