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Weather & Climate in Kautokeino, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kautokeino has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,083/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.0125°N, 23.0412°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 17 km SE of Muonio, Finland | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway | M2.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 122 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 121 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in |
Kautokeino has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 6°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.7").