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Austevoll, Norway

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5,297 Population 16/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Austevoll experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area335.4 sq mi (868.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates60.1095°N, 5.1625°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.40"
Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 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 M4.5 122 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 63 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 58 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 61 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 72 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 23 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 68 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 34 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 68 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 42 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 117 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 139 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 127 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 78 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 148 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 106 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 53 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 76 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 121 km
May 27, 1994 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 - 120 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 144 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
February 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 7.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 7.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 7.1 in

Austevoll has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 37°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (2.8").

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