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Weather & Climate in Hemsedal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hemsedal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 30.5°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.8629°N, 8.5534°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | - | 141 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 144 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 144 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 141 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 61 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in |
Hemsedal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 15°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and April the driest (1.6").