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Weather & Climate in Skage, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skage has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.4675°N, 11.7564°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 95 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: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 29 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.4 in |
Skage has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 26°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and May the driest (2.5").