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Weather & Climate in Våler, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Våler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 60.6712°N, 11.8348°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Nov 19, 1994 | 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway | M3.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 11 km N of Sand, Norway | M3.4 | 26 km | 23 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden | M3.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 4 km SW of Sand, Norway | M3.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway | M2.9 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jun 30, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway | M2.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 30 km N of Noresund, Norway | M2.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1994 | 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1994 | 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway | M2.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway | M2.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in |
Våler has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").