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Weather & Climate in Hegra, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hegra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4638°N, 11.1152°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 95 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 37 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 59 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in |
Hegra has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.4").