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Weather & Climate in Vik, Norway
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 65.3125°N, 12.1673°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 31, 2001 | 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1992 | 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M3.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1992 | 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway | M3.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.3 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Apr 16, 2001 | 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1995 | 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway | M3.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2006 | 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.9 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 1994 | 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway | M2.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 1994 | northern Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 37 km N of Nesna, Norway | M2.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway | M2.7 | 113 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 23 km N of Nesna, Norway | M2.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1993 | 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway | M2.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | STATLAND | Meteorological | 8.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 1979 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 23 km |
| 1952 | MID-NORWAY | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 1940 | NORTHERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 78 km |
| 1819 | NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 6.6 in |
Vik has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and May the driest (3.2").