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Weather & Climate in Sjøvegan, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sjøvegan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The area receives 22.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.8736°N, 17.8471°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Jan 21, 1992 | 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway | M2.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.9 | 91 km | 15 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway | M2.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1991 | 68 km NE of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway | M2.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.6 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway | M2.5 | 7 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in |
Sjøvegan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and May the driest (2.0").