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Weather & Climate in Harstad, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.7983°N, 16.5417°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 4, 1992 | 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 38 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1992 | 39 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M2.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 41 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M2.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M2.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in |
Harstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and June the driest (2.6").