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Weather & Climate in Strai, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Strai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.1893°N, 7.9283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 19, 2010 | 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2007 | 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway | M4.4 | 88 km | 30 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2000 | 54 km S of Farsund, Norway | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark | M3.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark | M3.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1993 | 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 1993 | 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M3.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway | M2.9 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 1993 | 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1993 | 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark | M2.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway | M2.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway | M2.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 23 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1993 | 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway | M2.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2008 | North Sea | M2.6 | 84 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 121 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 121 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.8 in |
Strai has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (2.9").