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Weather & Climate in Rognan, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rognan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.8 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.7°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.1002°N, 15.3909°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.0 in |
Rognan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 19°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (1.8").