Bjørkelangen, Norway

Full City Profile

2,346 Population 2,172/sq mi density

449 ft Elevation 137 meters

40°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Bjørkelangen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 11.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	449 ft (137 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density	2,172/sq mi
Coordinates	59.8836°N, 11.5640°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 11.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	84 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	36 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	105 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	68 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	49 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	54 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	48 km
Jun 30, 1992	9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway	M2.8	120 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	123 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	128 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	85 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	43 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	42 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	92 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	104 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	41 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
1966	EASTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	61 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	121 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
April	38°F (3°C)	1.8 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.0 in
June	56°F (13°C)	3.1 in
July	60°F (15°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
September	49°F (9°C)	3.5 in
October	41°F (5°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
November	31°F (-0°C)	3.2 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.4 in

Bjørkelangen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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