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Weather & Climate in Skarnes, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skarnes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.2539°N, 11.6849°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Feb 19, 1992 | 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 29 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 1969 | NORSALV RIVER | Meteorological | 5.0 m | - | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in |
Skarnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.4").