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Bygland, Norway

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245 Population 1,021/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Bygland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 79.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates58.8285°N, 7.7962°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 79.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 130 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 147 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 141 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 147 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 148 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 118 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 81 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 128 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 148 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 132 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 123 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 114 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 128 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 120 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 101 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 125 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 137 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 97 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 135 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 71 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 71 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.0 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
October 41°F (5°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 32°F (0°C) 5.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in

Bygland has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 25°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.2").

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