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Weather & Climate in Tanem, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 63.3167°N, 10.4500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.8.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 26 km N of Sistranda, Norway | M2.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway | M2.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway | M2.7 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.6 | 76 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 1991 | 5 km NE of Fillan, Norway | M2.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 79 km | 0 km |
| Feb 26, 2005 | 14 km W of Brekstad, Norway | M2.5 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 20, 1994 | 21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway | M2.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 142 km |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1888 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 7.0 m | 1 | 13 km |
| 1978 | NORWAY: RISSA | Meteorological | 6.8 m | 1 | 37 km |
| 1930 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in |
Tanem has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 25°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and May the driest (2.1").