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Birkeland, Norway
Full City Profile
2,962
Population
3,703/sq mi density
171 ft
Elevation
52 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Birkeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.3309°N, 8.2323°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 122 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 122 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in |
Birkeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and April the driest (2.4").