Fossby, Norway

Full City Profile

318 Population 482/sq mi density

390 ft Elevation 119 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Fossby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	390 ft (119 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	482/sq mi
Coordinates	59.2222°N, 11.6993°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 13.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Driest Month (Apr) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 23, 2018.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	39 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	107 km
Feb 1, 1995	11 km SSW of Töreboda, Sweden	M3.4	149 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	70 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	142 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	37 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	134 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	128 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	98 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	108 km
Jun 23, 2018	2 km SW of Götene, Sweden	M2.8	128 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	140 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	113 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	112 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	92 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	98 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	97 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	114 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	76 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	104 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	—	74 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	104 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	32°F (-0°C)	2.1 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Driest
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
July	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
September	51°F (10°C)	3.7 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
November	35°F (2°C)	3.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.9 in

Fossby has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 26°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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