lakes and rivers. A national fishing licence is required to fish in the lakes and streams. Varden, above sea level is a viewpoint directly above Molde, with a good view of the city, the fjord with the Molde archipelago and the Molde panorama. Climate Molde has a temperate oceanic climate (Cfb) also known as marine west coast climate. Molde holds the national high for the month of October, with recorded on 11 October 2005. Due to its geographic location, Molde experiences frequent snowfalls in winter, but this snow is usually wet as the winters tend to be mild. The record high was recorded in July 2018. The record low was recorded in both January and February 2010. A natural phenomenon occurring in Molde and the adjacent district, are frequent winter days with temperatures above , sometimes even above . This is due to the foehn wind from south and south-east. The sheltered location of the city, facing south with hills to the north, mountains to the east and mountainous islands to the west, contributes to Molde's climate and rich plant life, especially among species naturally growing on far lower latitudes, like chestnut, oak, tilia (lime or linden), beech, yew, and others. Government All municipalities in Norway, including Molde, are responsible for primary education (through 10th grade), outpatient health services, senior citizen services, unemployment and other social services, zoning, economic development, and municipal roads. The municipality is governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elect a mayor. The municipality falls under the Møre og Romsdal District Court and the Frostating Court of Appeal. Municipal council The municipal council () of Molde is made up of 59 representatives who are elected to four-year terms. The party breakdown of the council is as follows: Mayor The mayors of Molde (incomplete list): 2011–present: Torgeir Dahl (H) 2003-2011: Jan Petter Hammerø (H) 1998-2003: Rolf Myhre (KrF) 1994-1998: Einar Øveraas (H) 1990-1993: Rolf Myhre (KrF) 1986-1989: Ragnar Heggdal (H) 1984-1985: Rolf Myhre (KrF) 1982-1983: Asmund Fredly (KrF) 1980-1981: Bernt Vilnes (H) 1978-1979: Asmund Fredly (KrF) Culture Three of the four great Norwegian authors are connected to Molde. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson spent his childhood years at Nesset outside Molde, and attended school in the city. Henrik Ibsen frequently spent his vacations at the mansion Moldegård visiting the family Møller; and Alexander Kielland resided in the city as the governor of Romsdals amt. Ibsen's play