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Weather & Climate in Sokna, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sokna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.2389°N, 9.9281°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 91 km | 23 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 17 km E of Hovden, Norway | M3.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1991 | 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Feb 1, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway | M2.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway | M2.6 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 45 km E of Farnes, Norway | M2.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 43 km E of Odda, Norway | M2.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in |
Sokna has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.3").