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Weather & Climate in Lauvsnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lauvsnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.5006°N, 10.8940°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 109 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 12 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 114 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 5.3 in |
Lauvsnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 31°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.3").