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Weather & Climate in Lurøy, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lurøy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.4189°N, 12.8425°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Dec 20, 1997 | 58 km W of Sørland, Norway | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 25 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway | M3.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 16 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 61 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.9 in |
Lurøy has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 28°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (4.0").