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Weather & Climate in Lofthus, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lofthus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3326°N, 6.6617°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 121 km | 30 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | 3 km NW of Tau, Norway | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 1992 | 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway | M2.7 | 144 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: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
Lofthus has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 23°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (3.4").