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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.2856°N, 10.2781°E |
| 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").