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Weather & Climate in Vardø, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vardø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.1°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 70.3705°N, 31.1107°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Jun 14, 1995 | 29 km NE of Vardø, Norway | M3.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1994 | 37 km S of Nikel, Russia | M2.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1994 | 24 km W of Nikel, Russia | M2.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1995 | 7 km WNW of Pechenga, Russia | M2.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 22 km WNW of Zaozërsk, Russia | M2.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
Vardø has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in February to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (1.2").