Norway Breaks February Heat Records

Published: 2025-02-22

Norway is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures surpassing those in southern Europe.

Norddal in Møre og Romsdal recorded 17.6°C, warmer than Lisbon and Rome.

Several regions, including Nordland, Trøndelag, and Vestland, have seen February temperature records shattered.

For instance, Sandnessjøen Airport reached 13.4°C, breaking its previous record.

Meteorologists attribute this anomaly to a low-pressure system in the Norwegian Sea, bringing warm air from the southwest.

While the national February record of 18.9°C remains unbroken, the trend highlights the impact of climate change.

Scientists warn that human-induced global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of such heatwaves.

With mild weather expected to persist, the phenomenon underscores the urgent need for climate action.