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Weather & Climate in Melbu, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melbu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.5025°N, 14.7996°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 4, 1992 | 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Nov 7, 1991 | 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway | M3.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 77 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 88 km NW of Reine, Norway | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 38 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in |
Melbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 28°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (2.4").