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Weather & Climate in Hauknes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hauknes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.2833°N, 14.0667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 38 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway | M3.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2005 | 10 km NW of Løpsmarka, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 60 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.1 in |
Hauknes has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 21°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.5").