Kaupanger, Norway

Full City Profile

892 Population 2,788/sq mi density

787 ft Elevation 240 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Kaupanger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 23.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	39.1°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	787 ft (240 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	2,788/sq mi
Coordinates	61.1845°N, 7.2425°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 23.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"

Driest Month (May) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Oct 14, 1995.

Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	143 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	107 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	124 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	136 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	116 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	109 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	120 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	83 km
Feb 24, 1992	23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.6	106 km
Jan 6, 1991	2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway	M2.6	35 km
Apr 18, 1992	19 km S of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	127 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	132 km
Nov 25, 1992	45 km E of Farnes, Norway	M2.5	76 km
Oct 3, 1993	43 km E of Odda, Norway	M2.5	126 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	118 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	128 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	132 km
Oct 14, 1995	7 km ENE of Syfteland, Norway	M2.5	137 km
Feb 24, 1992	12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.5	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	76 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	79 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	121 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	79 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	76 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	26 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	106 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	37 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	117 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	100 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	5.0 in
February	27°F (-3°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	3.6 in
April	36°F (2°C)	2.0 in
May	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
July	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
September	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in
October	39°F (4°C)	5.0 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	5.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	5.6 in	Wettest

Kaupanger has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (1.7").

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