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Weather & Climate in Steinkjer, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Steinkjer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 64.0149°N, 11.4954°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 108 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | - | 56 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 92 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 106 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Steinkjer has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and May the driest (2.4").