Losna (lake)

Lake Freshwater lake in Innlandet, scenic shoreline

An inland Norwegian lake in Innlandet frequented for angling, boating and nearby hiking on forested trails.

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Losna is a lake in Innlandet county in south-central Norway, situated within the inland lake landscape of the region. The lake is part of the county’s freshwater system and is surrounded by mixed forest and rolling terrain.

Local roads and tracks provide access from nearby settlements and the lake is used for recreational activities such as fishing and walking where permitted. Seasonal conditions influence access and activity on and around the water.

The lake lies within Innlandet county’s interior and is reached from the nearest towns and road network serving the district.

Losna (lake)
61.3769, 10.2557

How to Get to Losna (lake) #

Losna is remote; the nearest larger settlements are reachable by regional roads in Innlandet county. Travelers should use local road maps and, in winter, check municipal snow-clearing notices. A car is the simplest way to reach lakes in this part of Norway; local hiking trails link to surrounding valleys but are often unmarked.

Best Time to Visit Losna (lake) #

Best visited late June-September for access and daylight; winters are for experienced backcountry travelers.

Summer
June-August · 8-18°C
Midnight sun is not a factor this far south, but long daylight and calm weather make it the liveliest season for alpine walking and small-boat fishing.
Autumn
September-October · -2-10°C
The birch and aspen around the shore turn bronze; expect shorter days and bracing winds off the water.
Winter
November-March · -15-0°C
Deep cold and snow transform the lake into a quiet, frozen plateau - beautiful but remote and often inaccessible without winter gear.

Weather & Climate near Losna (lake) #

Climate

Losna (lake)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (566 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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