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Arendal, Norway

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30,916 Population 186/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Arendal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area166.6 sq mi (431.5 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates58.4615°N, 8.7725°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 25, 2008.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 146 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 147 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 133 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 146 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 137 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 119 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 103 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 150 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 137 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 134 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 99 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 99 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 83 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 121 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 141 km
Aug 1, 1993 7 km S of Mandal, Norway M2.6 95 km
Mar 17, 1991 7 km W of Mandal, Norway M2.6 98 km
Jan 24, 2008 North Sea M2.6 139 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 100 km
Jul 14, 1993 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 139 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.5 in

Arendal has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (1.9").

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