Balestrand, Norway

Full City Profile

769 Population 1,876/sq mi density

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Balestrand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	39.5°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	204 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	1,876/sq mi
Coordinates	61.2096°N, 6.5361°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.6"

91% above US avg

Snowfall 37.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 9.06"

Driest Month (May) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	122 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	120 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	146 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	128 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	120 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	147 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	126 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	144 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	120 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	144 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	144 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	140 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	71 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	106 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	149 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	132 km
Aug 26, 1993	60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.8	145 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	138 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	140 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	74 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	75 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	126 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	75 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	74 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	63 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	68 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	7 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	110 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	102 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	8.0 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	6.3 in	Coldest
March	31°F (-1°C)	5.8 in
April	36°F (2°C)	3.3 in
May	45°F (7°C)	2.8 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.6 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in
September	46°F (8°C)	8.4 in
October	40°F (4°C)	8.2 in
November	32°F (0°C)	8.0 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	9.1 in	Wettest

Balestrand has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 28°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and May the driest (2.8").

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