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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals384 m source elevationNASA POWER

Representative annual climatology for Saltstraumen in Nordland based on long-term 1991 to 2020 atmospheric measurements.

Saltstraumen Monthly Climate Normals: Twelve-Month Temperature, Precipitation, and Wind Data

The Saltstraumen climate profile tracks monthly averages for mean temperature, daily precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity, and daylight duration. Measurements reflect long-term climate normals calculated at a representative coordinate at 384.25 meters elevation. These data points offer a twelve-month overview of atmospheric conditions, distinct from short-term weather forecasts, to support understanding of the local climatology.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing long term monthly thermal ranges against average daily precipitation rates across the calendar year

Saltstraumen Annual Climate Normals: Twelve Month Average Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Monthly average temperatures span from winter minimums below freezing to peak summer warmth in July, tracking long term climatological normals for a representative coordinate in Saltstraumen. Corresponding average daily precipitation rates shift across the twelve monthly records, providing a baseline measure of moisture distribution without seasonal forecasting.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 6.2 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°-5°-5°-4°0°3°7°11°11°7°2°-2°-4°012345676.15.65.243.644.14.25.45.75.36.2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
1.8 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
February
Wettest month
December
Twelve-month climate

Compare long-term temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours across the annual calendar cycle.

Saltstraumen Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Records

These monthly climate records detail average temperature ranges and daily precipitation rates alongside humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours for Saltstraumen. Evaluating all twelve records across a representative coordinate provides a precise baseline for understanding regional atmospheric patterns throughout the entire year.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-5.1 °C-15.3° to 2.9°6.1 mm/day93%6.5 m/s2.9 hours
February-5.4 °C-15.6° to 2.4°5.6 mm/day92.3%6.1 m/s7.4 hours
March-3.7 °C-13.3° to 2.9°5.2 mm/day89.5%5.6 m/s11.2 hours
April-0.4 °C-9.2° to 5°4 mm/day86.5%4.5 m/s15.2 hours
May3.4 °C-3.8° to 11°3.6 mm/day85.3%3.9 m/s19.4 hours
June7.3 °C1° to 15°4 mm/day85.4%3.3 m/s23.7 hours
July11 °C5° to 19.7°4.1 mm/day85.6%3.1 m/s21.3 hours
August10.8 °C4.6° to 19°4.2 mm/day85.8%3.4 m/s16.7 hours
September7.2 °C0.8° to 14.8°5.4 mm/day88.2%4.2 m/s12.6 hours
October2 °C-6.1° to 8.7°5.7 mm/day90.3%4.8 m/s8.7 hours
November-1.9 °C-10.2° to 4.7°5.3 mm/day92.4%5.4 m/s4.4 hours
December-3.8 °C-12.7° to 3.4°6.2 mm/day93.3%6 m/s0.3 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Warmest, coolest, wettest, and windiest periods derived from long-term monthly normals

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes for Saltstraumen

Calculated monthly comparisons reveal the primary annual contrasts in temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration across the sampled coordinate. These derived maxima and minima summarize multi-year climatology patterns rather than documenting individual weather events or observational records.
Warmest month
July11 °C
Coolest month
February-5.4 °C
Wettest month
December6.2 mm/day
Driest month
May3.6 mm/day
Most humid month
December93.3%
Windiest month
January6.5 m/s
Longest daylight
June23.7 hours

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Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Comparing Saltstraumen Climate Profiles With Other Protected Natural Areas

Examine monthly climate normals for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight across distinct protected landscapes. Comparing these standardized atmospheric patterns reveals broad geographic contrast without implying shared environmental conditions.
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