Hartevatnet

Lake Lake in Agder, Norway

A lake in Agder county, southern Norway, set among rolling hills and forest. Locals and visitors use it for fishing, hiking and lakeside solitude.

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Hartevatnet
59.5384, 7.3482

How to Get to Hartevatnet #

Hartevatnet is reached by local roads in Agder; drive from the nearest regional centre and consult municipal signage for the best parking and path access points.

Tips for Visiting Hartevatnet #

  • If visiting in summer, expect brisk water and good fishing opportunities - ask locals about the best inlets.
  • Check local conditions for winter access; frozen lakes can be hazardous without local knowledge.
  • Use municipal maps for trailheads - many Norwegian lakes have marked paths maintained by local associations.

Best Time to Visit Hartevatnet #

Summer is best for access and outdoor activities; winter transforms the lake into a different recreational environment.

Summer
June-August · 10-20°C
Best for hiking, fishing and open-water activities.
Winter
December-March · -10-0°C
Frozen lake conditions favourable for ice fishing and cross-country skiing where permitted.

Weather & Climate near Hartevatnet #

Climate

Hartevatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1081 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

25 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

28 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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