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Weather & Climate in Mosjøen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mosjøen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.8360°N, 13.1908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1992 | 21 km E of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.8 | 83 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: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 5 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.7 in |
Mosjøen has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and May the driest (3.5").