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Weather & Climate in Lesja, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lesja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 395/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.1184°N, 8.8642°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 107 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 109 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 78 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 109 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 88 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 91 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.5 in |
Lesja has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 19°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.2").