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Weather & Climate in Storforshei, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Storforshei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 66.4048°N, 14.5286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1992 | 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway | M3.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1992 | northern Norway | M3.3 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1992 | 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway | M3.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1990 | 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.1 | 2 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1992 | 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway | M3.0 | 9 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 84 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.8 in |
Storforshei has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.0").