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Weather & Climate in Sistranda, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sistranda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,713/sq mi
Coordinates63.7252°N, 8.8332°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 14.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.

Jul 12, 1993 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway M2.8 27 km 10 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 100 km 10 km
Jan 22, 1992 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway M2.7 13 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2005 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway M2.7 22 km 0 km
Jul 31, 2004 southern Norway M2.6 145 km 15 km
Feb 26, 2005 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.6 27 km 0 km
May 28, 1991 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway M2.5 15 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2005 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 25 km 0 km
Feb 26, 2005 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway M2.5 27 km 15 km
Apr 20, 1994 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway M2.5 70 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 116 km
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 142 km
1888 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 1 83 km
1978 NORWAY: RISSA Meteorological 6.8 m 1 58 km
1930 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.8 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Driest
June 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
August 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in
December 35°F (1°C) 5.5 in

Sistranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (2.0").

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