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Weather & Climate in Sogndal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sogndal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.2291°N, 7.0967°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1993 | 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway | M2.7 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1990 | 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 15 km SW of Dale, Norway | M2.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1991 | 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway | M2.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1991 | 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway | M2.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1994 | 9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Larsnes, Norway | M2.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway | M2.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 38 km NW of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1992 | 12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2005 | southern Norway | M2.5 | 149 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | — | 70 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 72 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 117 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 72 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1983 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | — | 33 km |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 28 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 95 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Sogndal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.0").