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Weather & Climate in Heiås, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heiås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,044/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6997°N, 11.2981°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 71 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 39 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Heiås has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").