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Storskrymten

Mountain

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 essentials

Address: Storskrymten mountain area, Trøndelag, Norway
Admission: Free to access; mountain huts and guided services may charge fees
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -12° - -6° -17° 96 mm overcast 93% 6.6 m/s 0.0 low 5.8h
February Poor -12° - -6° -17° 77 mm overcast 94% 5.8 m/s 0.1 low 8.5h
March Poor -11° - -6° -16° 81 mm overcast 92% 6.1 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Poor -8° - -2° -12° 54 mm overcast 91% 5.1 m/s 0.8 moderate 14.6h
May Poor -3° - 2° -5° 52 mm overcast 88% 4.9 m/s 1.3 high 17.5h
June Poor 0° - 7° 0° 90 mm overcast 84% 4.5 m/s 1.4 high 19.3h
July Poor 3° - 10° 4° 107 mm overcast 83% 4.3 m/s 1.4 high 18.4h
August Acceptable 3° - 9° 2° 103 mm overcast 86% 4.5 m/s 1.0 moderate 15.7h
September Poor -1° - 4° -3° 117 mm overcast 89% 5.4 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor -5° - 0° -8° 110 mm overcast 92% 5.3 m/s 0.1 low 9.7h
November Poor -9° - -4° -14° 93 mm overcast 94% 5.6 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h
December Poor -11° - -6° -16° 97 mm overcast 95% 5.6 m/s 0.0 low 4.7h
Getting There & Around

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.