Sheltered by the mountains to the north and west, the Svolv�r area has less fog and experiences somewhat higher daytime temperatures in summer than the western part of Lofoten, but the same mountains also create more orographic precipitation on rainy days. Precipitation is heaviest in autumn and winter; October averages three times as much rain as does June. Svolv�r has an average frost-free season of nearly 6 months
