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Weather & Climate in Straumen, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Straumen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.8716°N, 11.2962°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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 96 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 70 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 | — | 70 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 66 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.2 in |
Straumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (2.4").