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Weather & Climate in Rindal, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Rindal 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 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,909/sq mi
Coordinates63.0555°N, 9.2115°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 21.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.47"
Driest Month (May) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 141 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 149 km 10 km
Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 103 km 10 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 66 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 80 km 0 km
Jul 31, 2004 southern Norway M2.6 140 km 15 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 83 km 0 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 137 km 10 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 65 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 84 km 0 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 73 km 15 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 124 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 62.3 m (204 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 127 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 74 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 72 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 67 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 43 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.7 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
May 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
September 47°F (9°C) 5.3 in
October 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 4.3 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Rindal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.3").

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