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Kil, Norway

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901 Population 2,730/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Kil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 17.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density2,730/sq mi
Coordinates58.8916°N, 9.3008°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 17.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2005.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 103 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 117 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 142 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 119 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 79 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 140 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 126 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 50 km
Aug 1, 1993 7 km S of Mandal, Norway M2.6 149 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 85 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 68 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 87 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 148 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 150 km
Mar 22, 1993 15 km NNW of Liknes, Norway M2.5 148 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in

Kil has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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