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Weather & Climate in Hardbakke, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hardbakke has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.0756°N, 4.8411°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 21, 2022 | 140 km W of Florø, Norway | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 91 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 52 km | 30 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 142 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | — | 139 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 139 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 138 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 26 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 10.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
Hardbakke has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 34°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 98.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.5") and May the driest (4.0").