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Weather & Climate in Røros, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Røros has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5747°N, 11.3842°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in |
Røros has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 14°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (1.3").