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Weather & Climate in Sørland, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sørland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 67.6656°N, 12.6978°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 4, 1992 | 41 km NW of Straumen, Norway | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1997 | 58 km W of Sørland, Norway | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 103 km WNW of Sørland, Norway | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 78 km | 19 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1991 | 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway | M3.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1991 | 98 km W of Sørland, Norway | M3.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 104 km NW of Sørland, Norway | M3.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1991 | 131 km WNW of Sørland, Norway | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Dec 15, 1995 | 123 km WNW of Sørland, Norway | M3.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 9.1 in |
Sørland has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 34°F in February to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and June the driest (3.0").