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Bykle, Norway

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995 Population 5,237/sq mi density
2,070 ft Elevation 631 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Bykle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average35.1°F
35% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,070 ft (631 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density5,237/sq mi
Coordinates59.3542°N, 7.3573°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 23.6"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 132 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 88 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 94 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 101 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 29 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 98 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 71 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 98 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 90 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 110 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 134 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 63 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 94 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 89 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 128 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 64 km
Aug 26, 1993 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway M2.6 95 km
Jul 14, 1993 8 km NNW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 139 km
Apr 23, 1993 10 km WNW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 146 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 89 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 53 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 53 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 4.9 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 24°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 28°F (-2°C) 5.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.9 in

Bykle has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 21°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (1.8").

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