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Weather & Climate in Prestfoss, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prestfoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0434°N, 9.6352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in |
Prestfoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").