Climate Insights for Hamar
Innlandet, Norway
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
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
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
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.