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Weather & Climate in Orkanger, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orkanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.3067°N, 9.8503°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 60 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 62 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 115 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 147 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 30 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 29 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 1 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Orkanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and May the driest (2.2").