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Fredrikstad, Norway

Full City Profile

83,761 Population 6,389/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Fredrikstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density6,389/sq mi
Coordinates59.2181°N, 10.9298°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 6 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 104 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 102 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 146 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 38 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 131 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 132 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 74 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 96 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 140 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 142 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 108 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 109 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 51 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 85 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 94 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 33 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 60 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 80 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 - 46 km
1969 NORSALV RIVER Meteorological 5.0 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Fredrikstad has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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