Weather & Climate in Ørje, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ørje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4802°N, 11.6602°E |
| 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 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden | M2.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 2 km SW of Götene, Sweden | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 29, 1991 | 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden | M2.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 89 km | 15 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden | M2.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | - | 59 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Ørje has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").