Kinsarvik, Norway

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459 Population 1,765/sq mi density

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Kinsarvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	36.6°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,765/sq mi
Coordinates	60.3757°N, 6.7195°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 36.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.91"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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	130 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	114 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	73 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	109 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	76 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	112 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	125 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	128 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	123 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	106 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	84 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	141 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	61 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	127 km
Nov 9, 1992	20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway	M2.7	114 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	124 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	137 km
Aug 28, 1992	24 km NE of Sauda, Norway	M2.7	64 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	128 km
Aug 30, 1994	4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway	M2.7	150 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	—	110 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	120 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	99 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	—	148 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	148 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	7.2 in
February	24°F (-5°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
March	27°F (-3°C)	5.6 in
April	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Driest
May	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
June	49°F (10°C)	3.6 in
July	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	51°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	44°F (7°C)	7.2 in
October	38°F (3°C)	7.6 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	7.4 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	7.9 in	Wettest

Kinsarvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 24°F in February to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (2.7").

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