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Weather & Climate in Hjelset, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hjelset has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.7805°N, 7.4928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1993 | 38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | — | 108 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 107 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 57 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 107 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 21 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 133 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 80 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
Hjelset has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (3.3").