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Weather & Climate in Stordal, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Stordal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density637/sq mi
Coordinates62.3820°N, 6.9863°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.6"
86% above US avg
Snowfall 35.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.50"
Driest Month (May) 2.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jan 12, 2025 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway M4.5 114 km 10 km
Jun 26, 1993 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M4.2 138 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2007 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway M3.7 34 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1991 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 150 km 10 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 124 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 132 km 10 km
Jan 16, 2005 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway M3.3 65 km 15 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 135 km 10 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 137 km 10 km
Feb 2, 1991 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway M2.9 83 km 10 km
Jan 16, 1992 30 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.9 138 km 10 km
Mar 29, 1990 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway M2.9 60 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1992 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway M2.8 77 km 10 km
May 2, 1993 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway M2.8 116 km 10 km
Mar 17, 1995 37 km W of Måløy, Norway M2.8 144 km 10 km
Apr 22, 1990 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway M2.7 118 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 129 km 5 km
Mar 24, 1994 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.7 124 km 10 km
Aug 24, 1991 2 km E of Svelgen, Norway M2.7 110 km 10 km
Jul 28, 1994 68 km NW of Larsnes, Norway M2.6 129 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 59 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 57 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 25 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 58 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 59 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 63 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 133 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 126 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 27 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 34 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 6 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 7.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 6.0 in
March 32°F (0°C) 5.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in Driest
June 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
September 47°F (9°C) 7.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 7.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 7.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 8.5 in Wettest

Stordal has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 29°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and May the driest (2.9").

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