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Weather & Climate in Vågåmo, Norway

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

Vågåmo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.6°F
40% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density2,288/sq mi
Coordinates61.8751°N, 9.0967°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.

Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 92 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1994 20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 146 km 10 km
Mar 16, 1995 18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway M2.5 145 km 10 km
Feb 15, 1991 15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway M2.5 107 km 10 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 69 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m 115 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 118 km
1934 TAFJORD Meteorological 62.3 m 41 99 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 118 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m 115 km
1756 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 38.0 m 32 117 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m 102 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 149 km
1987 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 3.0 m 133 km
1880 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 106 km
1731 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 17 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
July 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
October 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in

Vågåmo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 18°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.9").

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