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Granvin, Norway

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460 Population 1,704/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Granvin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,704/sq mi
Coordinates60.5241°N, 6.7194°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 35.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 142 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 111 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 80 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 124 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 87 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 126 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 131 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 137 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 120 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 144 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 120 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 99 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 127 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 75 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 141 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 114 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 109 km
Oct 18, 1990 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway M2.7 124 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 81 km
Feb 24, 1992 15 km SW of Dale, Norway M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 74.0 m — 148 km
1936 LOEN Meteorological 74.0 m 73 150 km
1905 LOEN Meteorological 40.5 m 61 149 km
1936 LAKE LOVATNET Meteorological 40.0 m — 148 km
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m — 96 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m — 108 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m — 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 7.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 5.4 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
September 44°F (7°C) 7.1 in
October 38°F (3°C) 7.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 7.2 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 7.7 in Wettest

Granvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (2.7").

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