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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. The area gets 275 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.4802°N, 11.6602°W |
| 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").