It is true that the climate is very mild for the latitude, however, the winter is long (in March, the temperatures are the same as in January, and in April, it can still snow and freeze), moreover, the wind blows often, and sometimes it can be stormy.
The village is located at the northern tip of the island of Andøya, which belongs to the
archipelago, at the 69th parallel, thefefore, to the north of the Arctic Circle.
does not rise (polar night) from November 30th to January 12th, and does not set (midnight sun) from May 21st to July 24th. The
, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur by April 13th and until August 31st.
is cold all year round, although it is free from ice even in winter thanks to the Gulf Stream.
, there are quite mild periods, in which the temperature is just above freezing, and rain falls, or rain mixed with snow.
, more or less long depending on the winter, in which the temperature drops below freezing and stays below even during the day.
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature generally drops to -11/-12 °C (10/12 °F), although it can drop to lower values from time to time.
In 1981, it dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in both January and March.
in fact is reduced to the months of July and August, and is very cool, with frequent rains. Sometimes, it can get quite cold even in these months, with highs of 10/12 °C (50/54 °F).
There are also pleasant periods, which last a few days, in which the temperature reaches 20/22 °C (68/72 °F). More rarely, and not every year, there may be short warmer periods, in which the temperature exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). In July 1972, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5).
, in July and August, since they are the mildest months. However, you must take into account cloudy skies, some rain and a bit of cold. Therefore, it is advisable to bring a jacket and a sweater even in the height of summer.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.2 °C, with a minimum of
-3.6 °C and a maximum of
1.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.1 °C in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6.5 °C. However, it reached
9 °C in January 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 2 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
24 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.7 °C, with a minimum of
-4.1 °C and a maximum of
0.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.6 °C in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6 °C. However, it reached
8 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
24 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.9 °C, with a minimum of
-3.4 °C and a maximum of
1.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.2 °C in March 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6 °C. However, it reached
9.6 °C in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
21 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.8 °C and a maximum of
4.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.9 °C in April 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
15.1 °C in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
4.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.8 °C, with a minimum of
3.2 °C and a maximum of
8.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.2 °C in May 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in May 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 22 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
5.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.9 °C, with a minimum of
6.6 °C and a maximum of
11.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in June 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.4 °C and a maximum of
14 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
3.3 °C in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27.4 °C in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 23 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
13.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.3 °C in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
25.7 °C in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
11.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.7 °C, with a minimum of
6.2 °C and a maximum of
11.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.1 °C in September 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
20.2 °C in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.5 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
6.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
15.7 °C in October 2005.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.6 °C, with a minimum of
-0.5 °C and a maximum of
3.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.3 °C in November 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
8.5 °C. However, it reached
12.3 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 3 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
20 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
7.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.2 °C, with a minimum of
-2.5 °C and a maximum of
2.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.3 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
9.7 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
22 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
6.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.