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Weather & Climate in Hamar, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hamar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates60.7945°N, 11.0680°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 73 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 41 km 23 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 137 km 10 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 52 km 10 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 81 km 15 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 30 km 10 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 86 km 5 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 41 km 10 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 68 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 67 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 150 km 15 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 91 km 5 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 141 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in

Hamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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