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Weather & Climate in Kárášjohka, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kárášjohka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.4719°N, 25.5112°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 1996 | 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway | M3.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway | M2.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in |
Kárášjohka has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 3°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.7").