Climate Insights for Gjøvik
Innlandet, Norway
Climate Overview
The climate in Gjøvik is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 899 mm of precipitation falls per year. Gjøvik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gjøvik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Gjøvik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gjøvik is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 35.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Gjøvik receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gjøvik is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Gjøvik experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Gjøvik vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Gjøvik vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 61°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 21°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Gjøvik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 899 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 47 mm. That's 63 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Gjøvik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 266cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 58cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gjøvik is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 35.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.9 in. That's 2.5 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Gjøvik receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 105in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 23in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Gjøvik is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gjøvik is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gjøvik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gjøvik based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.