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Weather & Climate in Myra, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Myra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.7492°N, 8.8625°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark | M2.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1993 | 7 km S of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1991 | 7 km W of Mandal, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway | M2.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 132 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Myra has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.4").