Fitjar, Norway

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1,751 Population 3,127/sq mi density

13 ft Elevation 4 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Fitjar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	3,127/sq mi
Coordinates	59.9180°N, 5.3167°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"

94% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"

Driest Month (May) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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	137 km
Aug 12, 2000	16 km W of Sveio, Norway	M4.1	44 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	81 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	43 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	44 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	49 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	41 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	46 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	140 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	91 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	36 km
Aug 23, 1991	4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway	M3.1	105 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	138 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	59 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	41 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	129 km
Sep 17, 1992	3 km NW of Tau, Norway	M2.8	98 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	54 km
Nov 9, 1992	20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway	M2.7	68 km
Aug 30, 1994	4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway	M2.7	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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	—	141 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	—	122 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	122 km
1867	WESTERN NORWAY	Earthquake	—	—	147 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	6.9 in
February	36°F (2°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	5.7 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.5 in
May	49°F (10°C)	3.4 in	Driest
June	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
July	57°F (14°C)	4.6 in
August	58°F (14°C)	6.0 in	Warmest
September	53°F (12°C)	8.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
November	42°F (6°C)	8.6 in
December	38°F (4°C)	8.7 in

Fitjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 36°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.4").

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