Storheia

Mountain Highest peak in Trondheim region, common hiking destination

Rising above Trøndelag’s woodlands, Storheia is a popular local peak with marked trails and panoramic viewpoints favored by day hikers from Trondheim and surrounding communities.

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Storheia
Storheia area, Trøndelag, Norway
63.4022, 10.2010
Free (public access); local parking fees may apply

How to Get to Storheia #

Storheia is accessed by local roads off the E6 corridor in Trøndelag; consult regional maps for parking and trailhead details. Public buses serve nearby villages depending on the season.

Tips for Visiting Storheia #

  • Take the marked trail from Hessdalen or local trailheads for the clearest route to the summit.
  • In summer, mosquitos can be a nuisance in lower valleys-bring insect repellent.

Best Time to Visit Storheia #

Summer for hiking and safest trail conditions; autumn for quieter visits.

Summer
June-August · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Best time for hiking with long daylight and mild weather.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Clear air and colour changes; shorter days but quieter trails.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -15-0°C (5-32°F)
Snow and cold-only for prepared winter hikers.

Weather & Climate near Storheia #

Climate

Storheia's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1193 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
17.8h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
18.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (133 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.2h daylight

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