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Weather & Climate in Sørreisa, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sørreisa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 69.1453°N, 18.1529°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Jan 21, 1992 | 17 km WSW of Gryllefjord, Norway | M2.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 32 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.9 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 98 km WNW of Hansnes, Norway | M2.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 16 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1993 | 10 km N of Kjøpsvik, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2008 | 30 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 57 km NNW of Kiruna, Sweden | M2.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 17 km ENE of Myre, Norway | M2.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 7 km W of Tromsø, Norway | M2.6 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Oct 21, 1992 | 88 km N of Andenes, Norway | M2.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 7 km NE of Sjøvegan, Norway | M2.5 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 15 km NW of Finnsnes, Norway | M2.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1959 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | 9 | 131 km |
| 2015 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 130 km |
| 1810 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 14 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Sørreisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 19°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (1.7").