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Weather & Climate in Namsskogan, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Namsskogan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 722 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,553/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.9289°N, 13.1595°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 0 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 | — | 107 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 35 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.8 in |
Namsskogan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 21°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (2.6").