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Weather & Climate in Ørnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ørnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.8688°N, 13.7058°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 4, 1992 | 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1997 | 58 km W of Sørland, Norway | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 8.6 in |
Ørnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 29°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and May the driest (3.6").