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Knappskog, Norway

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1,640 Population 4,556/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Knappskog experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density4,556/sq mi
Coordinates60.3791°N, 5.0560°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.2"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.43"
Driest Month (May) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 111 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 93 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 30 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 18 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 85 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 102 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 99 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 50 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 67 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 40 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 87 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 111 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 80 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 119 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 74 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 104 km
Aug 26, 1993 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M2.8 123 km
May 27, 1994 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M2.8 107 km
Jun 27, 2005 93 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M2.8 138 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 107 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
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 90 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 7.0 in
February 35°F (2°C) 5.8 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 5.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
August 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 8.4 in
October 47°F (9°C) 8.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 8.4 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.4 in

Knappskog has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and May the driest (3.2").

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