Jondal, Norway

Full City Profile

427 Population 585/sq mi density

157 ft Elevation 48 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Jondal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.9 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	37.3°F
	31% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	157 ft (48 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	585/sq mi
Coordinates	60.2756°N, 6.2523°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.9"

142% above US avg

Snowfall 50.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.50"

Driest Month (May) 3.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 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	105 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	92 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	50 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	53 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	88 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	97 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	90 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	102 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	101 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	138 km
Aug 23, 1991	4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway	M3.1	144 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	113 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	68 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	39 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	139 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	139 km
Sep 17, 1992	3 km NW of Tau, Norway	M2.8	134 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	105 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	131 km
Aug 30, 1994	4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway	M2.7	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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	—	133 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	114 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	112 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	—	138 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	10.0 in
February	25°F (-4°C)	7.6 in	Coldest
March	28°F (-2°C)	7.5 in
April	33°F (1°C)	3.9 in
May	42°F (6°C)	3.8 in	Driest
June	49°F (9°C)	4.8 in
July	52°F (11°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	6.9 in
September	45°F (7°C)	10.0 in
October	39°F (4°C)	10.3 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	10.2 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	11.5 in	Wettest

Jondal has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 25°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 91.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.5") and May the driest (3.8").

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