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 Average | 32.4°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.0735°N, 29.7494°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
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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