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Weather & Climate in Masfjorden, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masfjorden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 269.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.7989°N, 5.3042°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1993 | 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 145 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 145 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 7.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 10.3 in |
Masfjorden has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 28°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and May the driest (3.8").