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Årås, Norway

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550 Population 2,115/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Årås has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,115/sq mi
Coordinates60.7774°N, 4.9327°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 13.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (May) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 112 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 137 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 26 km
Dec 27, 1993 115 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.7 128 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 57 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 125 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 146 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 89 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 143 km
Nov 13, 1995 56 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.6 116 km
May 29, 1999 19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.5 135 km
Jan 19, 1990 22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway M3.4 121 km
Sep 9, 1995 53 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.3 127 km
Aug 18, 1995 60 km WNW of Florø, Norway M3.2 122 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 109 km
Jun 20, 1995 69 km W of Måløy, Norway M3.2 137 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 47 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 27 km
Jun 28, 1992 35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway M3.2 144 km
Sep 6, 2002 86 km W of Florø, Norway M3.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 49 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.7 in
February 35°F (2°C) 6.0 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 8.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 8.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.7 in

Årås has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and May the driest (3.2").

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