Climate Overview
The climate in Årdalstangen is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1495mm of precipitation falls per year. Årdalstangen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Årdalstangen 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Årdalstangen experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Årdalstangen vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Årdalstangen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1495mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 181mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 80mm. That's 101mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Årdalstangen receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 707cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 149cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Årdalstangen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.
Seasons
90 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Årdalstangen, which began on June 21, 2026. Årdalstangen is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -6 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 266mm for the season, averaging 89mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -4 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 433mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Expect around 152cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -8 to -1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 423mm across the season with a monthly average of 141mm. Expect around 369cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Årdalstangen 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.
