in Norwegian) is located on the northern coast of the island of Magerøya, in Finnmark county (which in 2020 became the county of Troms and Finnmark). The cliff from which you can admire the ocean is 300 meters (1,000 feet) above sea level. Another cape of the island, Knivskjellodden, is actually even further north, albeit of around 1,600 meters (one mile).
We are at the 71st parallel, so, much further north of the Arctic Circle. Consequently, the sun never rises (polar night) from November 20th to January 22nd, while you can watch the midnight sun from May 13th to July 31st, and the
, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, from April 8th and, after the midnight sun, again until September 4th.
Despite the latitude, the sea does not freeze even in winter thanks to the Gulf Stream. Although the temperatures are not too low, the
, the temperature only drops to around -15 °C (5 °F) on the coldest days, while in southern Finnmark it can drop to -40 °C (-40 °F) or below. The coldest record is -18.6 °C (-1.5 °F) and was set in January 1986.
Sometimes, the temperature can rise above freezing even in the middle of winter, and rain can fall instead of snow.
, there can be cold days, with highs around 7/8 °C (44/46 °F), in addition, the wind can increase the feeling of cold. In May (and October) it is normally cold, and sometimes it can snow.
Occasionally, in summer, the temperature can reach or exceed 20 °C (68 °F), but sometimes it only does so for a day. The highest record is 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) and was set in July 1960.
, 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.
The following data refer to the Helnes lighthouse, located to the south-east, at another cape of the island.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-2.5 °C, with a minimum of
-4.6 °C and a maximum of
-0.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.4 °C in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
5 °C. However, it reached
7 °C in January 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 21 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average sea temperature is of
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
-3 °C, with a minimum of
-5 °C and a maximum of
-1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.2 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
4.5 °C. However, it reached
7.8 °C in February 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1.6 °C, with a minimum of
-3.4 °C and a maximum of
0.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.4 °C in March 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
5 °C. However, it reached
8.7 °C in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.7 °C, with a minimum of
-1.1 °C and a maximum of
2.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in April 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7.5 °C. However, it reached
14.2 °C in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 40 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of
4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
May is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.3 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
6.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.2 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
20.1 °C in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 23 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average sea temperature is of
5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.5 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
9.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in June 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
22.9 °C in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average sea temperature is of
7 °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
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
8.4 °C and a maximum of
12.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26.3 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 24 hours. So the sun is always above the horizon.
The average sea temperature is of
9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
8.6 °C and a maximum of
12.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
2.1 °C in August 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
24.7 °C in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average sea temperature is of
10 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8 °C, with a minimum of
6.3 °C and a maximum of
9.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in September 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
21.7 °C in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of
9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.6 °C, with a minimum of
2 °C and a maximum of
5.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.4 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
10 °C. However, it reached
14.3 °C in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 35 minutes.
The average sea temperature is of
7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
0.5 °C, with a minimum of
-1.3 °C and a maximum of
2.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in November 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
7 °C. However, it reached
9.7 °C in November 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 2 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very short.
The average sea temperature is of
6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-1 °C, with a minimum of
-2.9 °C and a maximum of
1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
6 °C. However, it reached
8.6 °C in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 0 hours and 0 minutes. So the sun is always below the horizon.
The average sea temperature is of
6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.