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Weather & Climate in Vadsø, Norway

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vadsø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density3,580/sq mi
Coordinates70.0735°N, 29.7494°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.44"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.

Aug 19, 1994 39 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.1 114 km 5 km
Oct 21, 1994 52 km S of Nikel, Russia M3.0 127 km 10 km
Jun 14, 1995 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway M3.0 89 km 10 km
Aug 26, 1994 47 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.8 119 km 10 km
Jul 22, 1994 37 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.8 112 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 46 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.7 119 km 10 km
Dec 28, 1994 43 km S of Nikel, Russia M2.7 117 km 5 km
Aug 24, 1994 24 km W of Nikel, Russia M2.7 76 km 10 km
Dec 2, 1994 53 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.6 125 km 5 km
Jan 18, 1995 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia M2.6 75 km 10 km
Nov 23, 1994 63 km SSW of Nikel, Russia M2.5 134 km 10 km
Apr 29, 1995 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia M2.5 107 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Vadsø has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 17°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (1.2").

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