Climate Insights for Hamar

Innlandet, Norway

Hottest
July
20°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
January
-8°C low17°F low
Wettest
July
108 mm rain4.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hamar is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 884 mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamar 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 -8°C. Hamar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Hamar is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 34.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Hamar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamar 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. Hamar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -3°Average: -6°Min: -8°FebMax: -1°Average: -4°Min: -7°MarMax: 4°Average: 0°Min: -4°AprMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: -1°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 11°AugMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°SepMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°NovMax: 3°Average: 1°Min: -1°DecMax: -1°Average: -3°Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°FAverage: 22°FMin: 17°FFebMax: 31°FAverage: 25°FMin: 19°FMarMax: 39°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FAprMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 30°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FNovMax: 37°FAverage: 34°FMin: 30°FDecMax: 30°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°F
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Temperatures in Hamar vary considerably across the year, with a 28°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 -8°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 Hamar 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 22°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 57mmFebPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 39mmMarPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 35mmAprPrecipitation: 48mmSnow: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 108mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 106mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 50mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 22inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 16inMarPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 14inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 9inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 20in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Hamar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 884 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 74 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 46 mm. That's 62 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. Hamar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 255cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 57cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Hamar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 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 1.8 in. That's 2.4 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. Hamar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 100in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 22in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Hamar 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.Hamar 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 Hamar 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 Hamar 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-8 °C17 °F
-3 °C26 °F
8 km/h5 mph
62 mm2.4 in
57 cm22 in
Feb
-7 °C19 °F
-1 °C31 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
39 cm16 in
Mar
-4 °C25 °F
4 °C39 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
35 cm14 in
Apr
-1 °C30 °F
9 °C48 °F
8 km/h5 mph
48 mm1.9 in
23 cm9 in
May
4 °C40 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
6 cm2 in
Jun
9 °C49 °F
20 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
80 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
10 °C50 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
90 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C37 °F
8 °C47 °F
8 km/h5 mph
87 mm3.4 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
-1 °C30 °F
3 °C37 °F
8 km/h5 mph
78 mm3.1 in
37 cm15 in
Dec
-5 °C23 °F
-1 °C30 °F
7 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
50 cm20 in