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Weather & Climate in Gratangen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gratangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.6°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.6500°N, 17.6833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Oct 20, 1992 | 15 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M3.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Kiruna, Sweden | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 13 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.9 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 1992 | 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway | M2.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1992 | 11 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2007 | 51 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1991 | 26 km SW of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 49 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.6 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway | M2.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1993 | 0 km S of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 14 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in |
Gratangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (1.8").