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Weather & Climate in Hopen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4654°N, 8.0144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 1990 | 155 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2004 | 167 km NW of Kristiansund, Norway | M2.9 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 71 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 154 km WNW of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 75 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 120 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: 62.3 m (204 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 137 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 78 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 96 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 93 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
Hopen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (2.6").