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Weather & Climate in Heggenes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heggenes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 110.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,772 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.7°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 83.4 sq mi (216.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.1438°N, 9.0694°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 143 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 143 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Heggenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 17°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").