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Weather & Climate in Skjervøy, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skjervøy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.0311°N, 20.9714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 1996 | 42 km NNE of Kautokeino, Norway | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 48 km NNW of Kautokeino, Norway | M2.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.9 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 98 km WNW of Hansnes, Norway | M2.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.6 | 94 km | 6 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 24 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 26 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Skjervøy has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.5") and April the driest (1.3").