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Hammerfest

Hammerfest in Finnmark lays claim to being the northernmost town in the world, with over 9,000 inhabitants at a latitude above 70°. There are some villages farther north, but none larger than 2,000 people.

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2°Cavg. yearly temp

About Hammerfest

Hammerfest in Finnmark lays claim to being the northernmost town in the world, with over 9,000 inhabitants at a latitude above 70°. There are some villages farther north, but none larger than 2,000 people. Hammerfest is one of the capitals of Sami culture.

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Climate

Monthly averages 2019-2023
-3°87mmJan
-2°79mmFeb
-1°95mmMar
2°81mmApr
6°87mmMay
12°76mmJun
15°88mmJul
15°94mmAug
10°101mmSep
4°84mmOct
0°59mmNov
-3°46mmDec

Weather forecast (7 days)

Wed13°9°
Thu11°8°
Fri10°7°
Sat9°7°
Sun12°5°
Mon13°8°
Tue11°8°

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