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Weather & Climate in Selje, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0444°N, 5.3474°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Nov 8, 1992 | 132 km W of Måløy, Norway | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2001 | 91 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Sep 9, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1996 | 86 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1995 | 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway | M3.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 69 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 58 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | — | 84 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 81 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 109 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 81 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 92 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 11.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11.2 in |
Selje has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 33°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 98.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and May the driest (4.3").