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Espeland, Norway

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1,793 Population 2,892/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Espeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 145 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 105.2 inches. The area receives 39.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days145 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,892/sq mi
Coordinates60.3825°N, 5.4657°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.2"
177% above US avg
Snowfall 39.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.60"
Driest Month (May) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 134 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 96 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 48 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 72 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 11 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 96 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 65 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 95 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 77 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 58 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 99 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 125 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 59 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 96 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 91 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 118 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 105 km
Aug 26, 1993 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M2.8 136 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 146 km
May 27, 1994 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M2.8 125 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
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 90 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 10.3 in
February 33°F (0°C) 8.5 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 8.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in Driest
June 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
July 56°F (13°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 8.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 11.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 11.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 11.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 12.6 in Wettest

Espeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 33°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.6") and May the driest (4.6").

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