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Weather & Climate in Svolvær, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Svolvær has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 22.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 68.2342°N, 14.5683°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 42 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 40 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2010 | 5 km SE of Evjen, Norway | M4.0 | 31 km | 19 km |
| Nov 7, 1991 | 83 km WNW of Reine, Norway | M3.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1992 | 40 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 52 km SSE of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.4 | 52 km | 0 km |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 8 km SE of Leknes, Norway | M3.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 88 km NW of Reine, Norway | M3.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1992 | 31 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1994 | 32 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 38 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1992 | 41 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 39 km NNW of Straumen, Norway | M3.2 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 45 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1992 | 39 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 49 km S of Kabelvåg, Norway | M3.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 38 km N of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1992 | 44 km NNE of Løding, Norway | M3.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1994 | 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway | M3.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Svolvær has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 25°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (2.2").