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Weather & Climate in Nordkisa, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nordkisa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.1858°N, 11.2630°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 37 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 32 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Nordkisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").