Øvre Sjodalsvatn

Lake Norwegian mountain lake in Innlandet county

A mountain lake in Innlandet’s Sjodalen valley, Øvre Sjodalsvatn functions as access for hiking and freshwater fishing amid Norway’s upland terrain.

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Øvre Sjodalsvatn is a lake landmark in Innlandet county, Norway, at latitude 61.53481 and longitude 8.89378.

As a named lake in Innlandet, its physical characteristics and visitor amenities are not detailed in the provided data.

The lake is a natural geographic feature; no construction history or human-made origin is indicated in the supplied information.

The lake lies in the Innlandet administrative region; the input does not provide nearby town names or distances.

  • Coordinates: Latitude 61.53481, longitude 8.89378.
Øvre Sjodalsvatn
61.5348, 8.8938

How to Get to Øvre Sjodalsvatn #

Access is by local county roads and marked hiking trails in Innlandet; the lake is typically reached from nearby valley roads and trailheads - consult local maps and seasonal route guides.

Tips for Visiting Øvre Sjodalsvatn #

  • Check local trail maps before setting off; some approaches can be boggy in early summer melt.
  • If planning fishing, ensure the right permits and local regulations are observed.
  • Use the nearest mountain huts or marked camp sites as base points - weather in the region can change quickly.

Best Time to Visit Øvre Sjodalsvatn #

Summer months are the most reliable for access and outdoor activities; check conditions outside of this period.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Milder weather, accessible hiking trails and fishing.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · -2-8°C
Crisp air and a chance of early snow; dramatic colours.

Weather & Climate near Øvre Sjodalsvatn #

Climate

Øvre Sjodalsvatn's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.1h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-10° -2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-6°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

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

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.1h daylight

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