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Weather & Climate in Surnadal, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Surnadal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.9740°N, 8.7247°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 93 km | 0 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | southern Norway | M2.6 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 96 km | 0 km |
| Oct 3, 1994 | 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 1995 | 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway | M2.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway | M2.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 97 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 62.3 m (204 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 104 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 48 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 89 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 68 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 129 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Surnadal has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 27°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.1").