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Weather & Climate in Rotnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rotnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.0571°N, 10.8614°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 61 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 4 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 8 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 | - | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in |
Rotnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").