Røros

Known for its copper mines, Røros is one of Norway's two nationally significant mining towns with activity starting in the 17th century.

With its authentic wooden buildings, Røros was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1980.

Climate

Røros has a somewhat continental climate. The mean annual precipitation in Røros is 500 mm, with February-May as the driest period. January average is ?11.2°C, however, Røros has recorded the coldest temperatures south of Finnmark with ?50.4°C in early January 1914.

As winters are cold and stable, the skiing conditions are usually excellent, with the period from February to April as the optimum, as the sun is higher and the days longer than earlier in winter. The July 24-hr average is 11.4°C; summer days are often pleasantly warm, but the nights can get chilly. A new heat record was recorded July 2008 with 30.7°C.