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Weather & Climate in Kirkenes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirkenes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.7271°N, 30.0458°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Aug 19, 1994 | 39 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 52 km S of Nikel, Russia | M3.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1995 | 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway | M3.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1994 | 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 43 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 1994 | 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.6 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia | M2.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Kirkenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.0").