Lofthus Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Lofthus, Hordaland, Norway is 7°C (45°F), with daytime highs ranging from -1°C (30°F) in February to 17°C (63°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lofthus compares to cities worldwide.
Lofthus Monthly Temperatures
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from moderate to very cold in Lofthus. At night, minimum temperatures range from 9°C (48°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lofthus by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 167 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Lofthus vs Norway
The map below shows the annual temperature across Norway. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Lofthus vs World: Temperature Compared
Lofthus's average annual maximum temperature is 7°C (45°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Lofthus?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Lofthus, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -1°C (30°F) and humidity around 76% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Lofthus's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lofthus climate page.
