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Storheia

Mountain

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 essentials

Address: Storheia area, Trøndelag, Norway
Admission: Free (public access); local parking fees may apply
Things to Do
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 17 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -6° - -1° -10° 108 mm overcast 95% 6.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.4h
February Poor -6° - -1° -10° 92 mm overcast 95% 5.9 m/s 0.0 low 8.4h
March Poor -4° - 2° -7° 80 mm overcast 92% 5.5 m/s 0.2 low 11.5h
April Poor -2° - 5° -3° 76 mm overcast 85% 4.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 14.7h
May Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 60 mm overcast 80% 4.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.8h
June Acceptable 6° - 14° 8° 81 mm overcast 81% 4.2 m/s 1.1 high 19.8h
July Good 8° - 16° 12° 103 mm overcast 83% 3.9 m/s 1.1 high 18.8h
August Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 102 mm overcast 86% 4.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 15.9h
September Poor 5° - 11° 5° 133 mm overcast 88% 4.9 m/s 0.3 low 12.8h
October Poor 1° - 6° -1° 127 mm overcast 91% 5.3 m/s 0.1 low 9.6h
November Poor -3° - 2° -6° 103 mm overcast 94% 5.8 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
December Poor -6° - -1° -9° 128 mm overcast 95% 5.9 m/s 0.0 low 4.2h
Getting There & Around

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.