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Weather & Climate in Kvam, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kvam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.6650°N, 9.6877°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 148 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 137 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Kvam has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 19°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.9").