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Weather & Climate in Solfjellsjøen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solfjellsjøen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.1167°N, 12.4833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 7, 2014 | 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1992 | 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1992 | 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 40 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 7.7 in |
Solfjellsjøen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.7").