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Weather & Climate in Meråker, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meråker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.5 inches. The area receives 18.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.4141°N, 11.7430°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 126 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 129 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 68 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Meråker has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 23°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and April the driest (2.3").