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Weather & Climate in Molde, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.7375°N, 7.1591°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1994 | 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1995 | 33 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1993 | 38 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 46 km | 15 km |
| Jul 28, 1994 | 68 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 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 | - | 100 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 98 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 54 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 98 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 38 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 65 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 73 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | 17 | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
Molde has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.3").