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Weather & Climate in Melhus, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melhus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.2856°N, 10.2781°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 73 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 93 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: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 133 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 141 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 17 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 35 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Melhus has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 27°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (2.0").