Karlshus, Norway

Full City Profile

1,801 Population 2,251/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Karlshus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	2,251/sq mi
Coordinates	59.3520°N, 10.8723°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 13.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	20 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	90 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	96 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	132 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	53 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	146 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	118 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	88 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	81 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	58 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	127 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	140 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	93 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	95 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	70 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	107 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	35 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	49 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	93 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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	—	31 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	149 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	2.5 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.4 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.7 in
July	62°F (16°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	60°F (16°C)	3.1 in
September	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
October	44°F (7°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
November	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.8 in

Karlshus has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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