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Weather & Climate in Straume, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Straume experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26,136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.3613°N, 5.1220°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 5, 2000 | 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2000 | 16 km W of Sveio, Norway | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2017 | 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway | M4.0 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1990 | 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway | M3.7 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1992 | 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway | M3.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 1992 | 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2012 | 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway | M3.6 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway | M3.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2007 | 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway | M3.2 | 66 km | 0 km |
| Mar 24, 2012 | 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway | M3.2 | 44 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M3.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway | M3.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M3.0 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway | M3.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1994 | 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway | M2.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 93 km W of Hardbakke, Norway | M2.8 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 5 km NE of Eike, Norway | M2.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1998 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 92 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 8.7 in |
Straume has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.3").