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Weather & Climate in Skodje, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skodje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5047°N, 6.6932°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 30 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 58 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 37 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1994 | 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 74.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 71 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 45 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 72 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 68 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 34 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 52 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
Skodje has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 30°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.1").