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Kristiansand, Norway
Full City Profile
117,237
Population
12,162/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Kristiansand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.1467°N, 7.9956°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 128 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.1 in |
Kristiansand has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (2.7").