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Weather & Climate in Vatne, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vatne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.5583°N, 6.6171°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jan 12, 2025 | 43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 6 km SW of Midsund, Norway | M3.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1990 | 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway | M3.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2005 | 16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M3.3 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Jun 28, 1992 | 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M3.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1990 | 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 53 km W of Måløy, Norway | M3.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 30 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway | M2.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1990 | 5 km WSW of Volda, Norway | M2.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway | M2.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 37 km W of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1995 | 58 km WNW of Måløy, Norway | M2.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1994 | 63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway | M2.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway | M2.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 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 | — | 80 km |
| 1936 | LOEN | Meteorological | 74.0 m | 73 | 78 km |
| 1934 | TAFJORD | Meteorological | 62.3 m | 41 | 52 km |
| 1905 | LOEN | Meteorological | 40.5 m | 61 | 78 km |
| 1936 | LAKE LOVATNET | Meteorological | 40.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1756 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 38.0 m | 32 | 70 km |
| 1994 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1987 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 3.0 m | — | 40 km |
| 1880 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 59 km |
| 1731 | WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | 17 | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
Vatne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 32°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (3.0").