Hov, Norway

Full City Profile

2,156 Population 2,450/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
Hov has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.3°F
31% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,450/sq mi
Coordinates60.6987°N, 10.3519°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 76 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 67 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 71 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 73 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 69 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 47 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 28 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 70 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 70 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 130 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 84 km
Nov 25, 1992 45 km E of Farnes, Norway M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
July 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
October 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.9 in

Hov has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 19°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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