Gol, Norway

Full City Profile

3,419 Population 2,671/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Gol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,671/sq mi
Coordinates60.7014°N, 8.9457°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 137 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 142 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 146 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 143 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 123 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 142 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 48 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 96 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 130 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 132 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 89 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 144 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 132 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 115 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 67 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 - 89 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.9 in
July 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
October 35°F (1°C) 2.4 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Gol has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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