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Nordland, Norway

Hesten

Hesten is a locality in Nordland, Norway, close to the sea. The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time23:44
68.38° N, 15.72° EUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
The year in Hestenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec15October
October: high / low7° / 3°
Rain this month292mm
Sea this month9°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hesten at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

175 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

102 mm of rain

Warmest sea13°C

August

Monuments nearby2+

within 11 km

Weather in Hesten

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct9°9°
Sat31 Oct11°7°15 mm
Sun1 Nov9°6°4.2 mm
Mon2 Nov7°6°14.6 mm
Tue3 Nov9°4°3.7 mm
Wed4 Nov11°8°25.5 mm
Thu5 Nov9°8°5.6 mm
Fri6 Nov11°6°15.9 mm
Sat7 Nov9°5°13.4 mm
Sun8 Nov10°10°34.9 mm

When to go to Hesten

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score141517181833494626151515
High1°1°1°4°9°13°16°15°12°7°4°3°
Low-3°-3°-2°0°4°8°11°10°7°3°0°-1°
Rain (mm)252201175150112102126151224292227239
Wet days202122212018172220222018
Sea4°3°3°3°5°9°12°13°11°9°7°5°

What's on in Hesten

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Hesten

All monuments

Nature around Hesten

Nature in Norway

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Hesten

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hesten

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Hesten

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Hesten

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hesten?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hesten.
What is the hottest month in Hesten?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Hesten?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hesten?
March is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hesten?
The sea is warmest in August at about 13°C and coolest in March at about 3°C.