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Weather & Climate in Nordstranda, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nordstranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5138°N, 6.1317°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1992 | 102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | — | 84 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 81 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 71 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 81 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 95 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 70 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.3 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in |
Nordstranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and May the driest (2.4").