Ål, Norway

Full City Profile

2,663 Population 2,536/sq mi density
1,444 ft Elevation 440 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Ål has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average33.4°F
38% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation1,444 ft (440 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density2,536/sq mi
Coordinates60.6302°N, 8.5607°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 129 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 138 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 139 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 63 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 115 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 147 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 149 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 84 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 148 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 145 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 147 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 94 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 81 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.2 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.8 in

Ål has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 17°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.2").

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