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Weather & Climate in Hell, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4458°N, 10.9009°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 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 86 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 87 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 | — | 117 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 26 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 49 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in |
Hell has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 26°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (2.1").