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Jørpeland, Norway

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7,230 Population 4,576/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Jørpeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density4,576/sq mi
Coordinates59.0225°N, 6.0408°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.8"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 32.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 135 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 81 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 59 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 88 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 148 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 136 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 62 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 115 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 16 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 110 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 72 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 116 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 137 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 102 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 58 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 106 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 90 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 116 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 12 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 19 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 - - 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 8.5 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 6.8 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 6.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
July 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
September 51°F (10°C) 9.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 10.3 in
November 37°F (3°C) 9.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 10.7 in Wettest

Jørpeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 31°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (3.6").

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