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Weather & Climate in Otta, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.7712°N, 9.5353°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 141 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 124 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 141 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 139 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 131 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Otta has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 19°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.8").