The climate of Harstad
The current climate in Harstad features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Harstad, Norway.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Harstad in recent years was 32°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Harstad gets 1068 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 268 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Harstad?
The best time to visit Harstad for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Harstad.
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Climate Table of Harstad
The climate table of Harstad shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | -3 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 137 | 199 | 76 | 74 | 50 | 54 | 53 | 62 | 74 | 100 | 125 |
Snow (cm) | 50 | 73 | 42 | 40 | 5,6 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 7,5 | 18 | 32 |
UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Harstad, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Harstad
Yearly Temperature in Harstad
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Harstad, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Harstad
Total Yearly Precipitation in Harstad
Average Snowfall per Month in Harstad
Total Yearly Snowfall in Harstad
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Harstad, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Harstad
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Average weather in Harstad by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Harstad. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.