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Weather & Climate in Sandane, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.7728°N, 6.2150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1995 | 67 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 86 km W of Florø, Norway | M3.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 35 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 83 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 35 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 141 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 59 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
Sandane has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 27°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and May the driest (3.5").