Geilo, Norway

Full City Profile

2,623 Population 2,098/sq mi density
2,625 ft Elevation 800 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Geilo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average33.0°F
39% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation2,625 ft (800 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density2,098/sq mi
Coordinates60.5337°N, 8.2054°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 29, 2004.

Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 143 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 113 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 136 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 145 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 118 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 80 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 133 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 143 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 133 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 88 km
Oct 14, 1995 7 km ENE of Syfteland, Norway M2.5 148 km
Apr 11, 1992 14 km WSW of Rosendal, Norway M2.5 150 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 125 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 72 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m - 82 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
October 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.6 in

Geilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and April the driest (1.3").

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