Storskrymten

Mountain Prominent mountain summit in Trøndelag

A mountain in Trøndelag with steep flanks and high ridgelines, Storskrymten is a destination for hikers tackling long traverses and alpine terrain within central Norway’s uplands.

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Storskrymten
Storskrymten mountain area, Trøndelag, Norway
62.3725, 9.0618
Free to access; mountain huts and guided services may charge fees

How to Get to Storskrymten #

Access via local roads from Oppdal or other Trøndelag towns; trailheads are reached by forest and mountain roads-check local maps and weather reports prior to travel.

Tips for Visiting Storskrymten #

  • Plan for long distances-some ridge traverses are remote and require careful planning.
  • Bring both waterproof layers and a navigation plan; weather in Trøndelag mountains can be unpredictable.

Best Time to Visit Storskrymten #

Summer for accessibility and long daylight; winter for technical mountaineering.

Summer
June-August · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Best for long-distance hiking and ridge routes.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Good for clearer skies and fewer hikers.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -15-0°C (5-32°F)
Winter conditions require alpine skills and equipment.

Weather & Climate near Storskrymten #

Climate

Storskrymten's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -6°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.6h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
19.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.4h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
15.7h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

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