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Weather & Climate in Høyanger, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Høyanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 60.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 141 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.2235°N, 6.0847°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 82 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 83 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 135 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 82 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 27 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 110 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 11.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 12.3 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 12.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 13.3 in | Wettest |
Høyanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 26°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (13.3") and May the driest (4.2").