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Weather & Climate in Halden, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.1248°N, 11.3875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1994 | 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden | M3.2 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1993 | 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 84 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: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 68 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in |
Halden has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 28°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.8").