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Weather & Climate in Hornindal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hornindal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 721.9 sq mi (1,869.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.9692°N, 6.5242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 30 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | — | 24 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 20 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 56 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 21 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 24 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 114 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 27 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 33 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 9.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
Hornindal has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 29°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.8") and May the driest (3.2").