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Weather & Climate in Oppdal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oppdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.7°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,057/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5943°N, 9.6912°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.7.
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 125 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 62.3 m (204 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 123 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 93 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 100 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 81 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 145 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in |
Oppdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 20°F in February to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.3").