Hol, Norway

Full City Profile

282 Population 226/sq mi density
1,772 ft Elevation 540 meters
32°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Hol has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average32.4°F
40% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation1,772 ft (540 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates60.6151°N, 8.2940°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 123 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 144 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 128 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 76 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 129 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 143 km
Jan 6, 1991 2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway M2.6 80 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 135 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 82 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 78 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 - 75 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.9 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
September 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
October 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.4 in

Hol has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 17°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.4").

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