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Weather & Climate in Rypefjord, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rypefjord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.7°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.6413°N, 23.6721°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 1996 | 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway | M2.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 138 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in |
Rypefjord has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.8").