Harstad weather in August
In August, Harstad sees average daytime highs of 15°C and overnight lows near 9°C, with 102 mm of rain across 16.1 wet days and about 17.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 14°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 19 h 42 min at the start of August to 15 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Harstad's 8th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Harstad's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 15°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 9°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- 16.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 17 h 18 min
- 3:20 AM – 8:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Harstad is city in Harstad municipality, Norway.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 6.1 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 1,854/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1904
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 14°C by the end.
A typical August day in Harstad reaches about 15°C in the afternoon and slips back to 9°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 11°C and 19°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 4°C warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 10 |
| 2 | 16 | 10 |
| 3 | 16 | 10 |
| 4 | 16 | 10 |
| 5 | 16 | 10 |
| 6 | 16 | 10 |
| 7 | 16 | 10 |
| 8 | 16 | 10 |
| 9 | 16 | 10 |
| 10 | 16 | 10 |
| 11 | 15 | 10 |
| 12 | 15 | 9 |
| 13 | 15 | 9 |
| 14 | 15 | 9 |
| 15 | 15 | 9 |
| 16 | 15 | 9 |
| 17 | 15 | 9 |
| 18 | 15 | 9 |
| 19 | 15 | 9 |
| 20 | 15 | 9 |
| 21 | 15 | 9 |
| 22 | 14 | 9 |
| 23 | 14 | 9 |
| 24 | 14 | 9 |
| 25 | 14 | 9 |
| 26 | 14 | 8 |
| 27 | 14 | 8 |
| 28 | 14 | 8 |
| 29 | 14 | 8 |
| 30 | 14 | 8 |
| 31 | 13 | 8 |
How August really feels in Harstad
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Harstad weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3° / -8° | 108 | 15 | 15 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -3° / -8° | 94 | 14.2 | 14.7 | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 0° / -6° | 101 | 15.8 | 16 | 11 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 4° / -2° | 78 | 14.6 | 11.9 | 15.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 9° / 3° | 88 | 16 | 4.9 | 20.4 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 13° / 7° | 91 | 15.4 | 0.2 | 24 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 16° / 10° | 99 | 14.8 | 0 | 22.9 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 15° / 9° | 102 | 16.1 | 0 | 17.3 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 11° / 6° | 121 | 17.1 | 1.1 | 12.9 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 5° / 1° | 116 | 16.9 | 6.9 | 8.6 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 2° / -3° | 95 | 15.2 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -1° / -6° | 111 | 16 | 15.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 27 | 73 |
| 3 | 27 | 73 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 19 | 81 |
| 18 | 19 | 81 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 20 | 80 |
| 25 | 20 | 80 |
| 26 | 20 | 80 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 21 | 79 |
| 29 | 21 | 79 |
| 30 | 21 | 79 |
| 31 | 20 | 80 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Harstad gets around 102 mm of rain over 16.1 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 51% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 51 |
| 15 | 51 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 51 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 51 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 52 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 53 |
| 25 | 53 |
| 26 | 54 |
| 27 | 54 |
| 28 | 55 |
| 29 | 55 |
| 30 | 56 |
| 31 | 56 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 96% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 3 | 92 | 7 | 1 |
| 4 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | 94 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 96 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 19 h 42 min at the start of August to 15 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 282 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 2:08 AM to 4:22 AM, and sunset from 9:52 PM to 7:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 19.7 | 19.6 | 19.4 | 19.2 | 19.0 | 18.9 | 18.7 | 18.5 | 18.4 | 18.2 | 18.0 | 17.9 | 17.7 | 17.6 | 17.4 | 17.3 | 17.1 | 17.0 | 16.8 | 16.7 | 16.5 | 16.4 | 16.2 | 16.1 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 2:08 | 2:13 | 2:18 | 2:23 | 2:28 | 2:33 | 2:38 | 2:43 | 2:48 | 2:53 | 2:57 | 3:02 | 3:07 | 3:11 | 3:16 | 3:20 | 3:24 | 3:29 | 3:33 | 3:37 | 3:42 | 3:46 | 3:50 | 3:54 | 3:58 | 4:02 | 4:06 | 4:10 | 4:14 | 4:18 | 4:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 9:52 | 9:47 | 9:41 | 9:36 | 9:31 | 9:26 | 9:20 | 9:15 | 9:10 | 9:05 | 9:00 | 8:55 | 8:50 | 8:46 | 8:41 | 8:36 | 8:31 | 8:26 | 8:22 | 8:17 | 8:12 | 8:07 | 8:03 | 7:58 | 7:53 | 7:49 | 7:44 | 7:39 | 7:35 | 7:30 | 7:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.7 | 2:08 | 9:52 |
| 2 | 19.6 | 2:13 | 9:47 |
| 3 | 19.4 | 2:18 | 9:41 |
| 4 | 19.2 | 2:23 | 9:36 |
| 5 | 19.0 | 2:28 | 9:31 |
| 6 | 18.9 | 2:33 | 9:26 |
| 7 | 18.7 | 2:38 | 9:20 |
| 8 | 18.5 | 2:43 | 9:15 |
| 9 | 18.4 | 2:48 | 9:10 |
| 10 | 18.2 | 2:53 | 9:05 |
| 11 | 18.0 | 2:57 | 9:00 |
| 12 | 17.9 | 3:02 | 8:55 |
| 13 | 17.7 | 3:07 | 8:50 |
| 14 | 17.6 | 3:11 | 8:46 |
| 15 | 17.4 | 3:16 | 8:41 |
| 16 | 17.3 | 3:20 | 8:36 |
| 17 | 17.1 | 3:24 | 8:31 |
| 18 | 17.0 | 3:29 | 8:26 |
| 19 | 16.8 | 3:33 | 8:22 |
| 20 | 16.7 | 3:37 | 8:17 |
| 21 | 16.5 | 3:42 | 8:12 |
| 22 | 16.4 | 3:46 | 8:07 |
| 23 | 16.2 | 3:50 | 8:03 |
| 24 | 16.1 | 3:54 | 7:58 |
| 25 | 15.9 | 3:58 | 7:53 |
| 26 | 15.8 | 4:02 | 7:49 |
| 27 | 15.6 | 4:06 | 7:44 |
| 28 | 15.5 | 4:10 | 7:39 |
| 29 | 15.3 | 4:14 | 7:35 |
| 30 | 15.2 | 4:18 | 7:30 |
| 31 | 15.0 | 4:22 | 7:25 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 3.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0 kWh/m² to a high of 4.93 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 3.16 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Is August a good time to visit Harstad?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Harstad.
What to pack for Harstad in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Harstad sees daytime highs around 15°C and nights near 9°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Harstad in August
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 12°C and coldest in March near 3°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Bracing |
| Feb | 4 | Bracing |
| Mar | 3 | Bracing |
| Apr | 4 | Bracing |
| May | 6 | Bracing |
| Jun | 9 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 12 | Bracing |
| Sep | 11 | Bracing |
| Oct | 9 | Bracing |
| Nov | 7 | Bracing |
| Dec | 6 | Bracing |
UV index in Harstad in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 3. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Harstad peaks around July 14 at about 4 (moderate) — a little sun protection helps at midday. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 0 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 2 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Level | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | Low |
| Feb | 0 | Low |
| Mar | 1 | Low |
| Apr | 2 | Low |
| May | 3 | Moderate |
| Jun | 3 | Moderate |
| Jul | 4 | Moderate |
| Aug | 3 | Moderate |
| Sep | 1 | Low |
| Oct | 0 | Low |
| Nov | 0 | Low |
| Dec | 0 | Low |
Where is Harstad?
Harstad sits at 68.8°N, 16.5°E, 1 m above sea level, in Norway. The nearest listed city is Lofoten, 102 km away.
Topography around Harstad
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Harstad.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Harstad has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 338 m around an average of 59 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 983 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,766 m.
The land around Harstad is covered by trees (47%) and water (34%) within 3 km, water (52%) and trees (25%) within 16 km, and water (45%), trees (21%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Norway travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 91% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $94,594
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 2.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very high
- EF EPI 613
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Harstad (68.7983°, 16.5417°, elevation 1 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).