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Weather & Climate in Geilo, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geilo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.5337°N, 8.2054°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1992 | 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M2.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1992 | 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway | M2.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1995 | 7 km ENE of Syfteland, Norway | M2.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1992 | 14 km WSW of Rosendal, Norway | M2.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway | M2.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 82 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in |
Geilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.3").