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Aksdal, Norway

Full City Profile

837 Population 2,146/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Aksdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,146/sq mi
Coordinates59.4241°N, 5.4455°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 26 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 135 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 55 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 20 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 98 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 80 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 15 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 59 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 144 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 50 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 126 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 52 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 67 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 2 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 45 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 144 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 140 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 81 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 39 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 80 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 80 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.6 in
February 34°F (1°C) 5.6 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
August 58°F (14°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 53°F (11°C) 8.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 9.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 9.5 in

Aksdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (3.6").

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