All Countries
Weather & Climate in Lillehammer, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lillehammer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.1151°N, 10.4663°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 89 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in |
Lillehammer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").