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Hjelmelandsvågen, Norway

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639 Population 404/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Hjelmelandsvågen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.2 inches. The area receives 101.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates59.2369°N, 6.1791°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.2"
150% above US avg
Snowfall 101.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.70"
Driest Month (May) 3.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 72 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 127 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 41 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 64 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 123 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 47 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 104 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 92 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 35 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 78 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 140 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 47 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 25 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 129 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 139 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 49 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 112 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 27 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 136 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 34 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 34 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 7.6 in
February 32°F (0°C) 6.1 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 6.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 8.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 9.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 8.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 9.7 in Wettest

Hjelmelandsvågen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and May the driest (3.4").

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