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Weather & Climate in Jaren, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jaren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 313.8 sq mi (812.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3927°N, 10.5616°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 53 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 99 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Jaren has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 20°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").