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Hovden, Norway

Full City Profile

413 Population 1,721/sq mi density
2,566 ft Elevation 782 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Hovden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,566 ft (782 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,721/sq mi
Coordinates59.5605°N, 7.3567°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.1 129 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 139 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 77 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 92 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 99 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 18 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 109 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 84 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 63 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 100 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 110 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 150 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 103 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 88 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 47 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 78 km
Aug 26, 1993 6 km WSW of Tau, Norway M2.6 105 km
Jul 28, 2005 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M2.6 129 km
Nov 21, 1993 8 km S of Skogsvågen, Norway M2.6 143 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 53 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 70 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 70 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 4.8 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
September 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
October 36°F (2°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 27°F (-3°C) 4.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 4.8 in

Hovden has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 19°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (1.8").

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