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Weather & Climate in Luster, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,519.6 sq mi (3,935.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.4432°N, 7.4599°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | - | 54 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 57 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 92 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 57 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 54 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 149 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | - | 27 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 73 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 17 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Luster has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (1.7").