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Kragerø, Norway

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5,158 Population 3,998/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Kragerø has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density3,998/sq mi
Coordinates58.8693°N, 9.4149°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 98 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 111 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 136 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 125 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 72 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 149 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 141 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 121 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 44 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 84 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 64 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 81 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 142 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 148 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 70 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Kragerø has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.1").

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