Larvik, Norway

Full City Profile

23,113 Population 4,394/sq mi density

161 ft Elevation 49 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Larvik 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 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	161 ft (49 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density	4,394/sq mi
Coordinates	59.0533°N, 10.0352°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 11.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	58 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	137 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	76 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	129 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	145 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	122 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	59 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	141 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	139 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	141 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	10 km
Apr 26, 2005	24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark	M2.7	138 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	76 km
Jun 8, 2005	3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark	M2.6	150 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	113 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	23 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	54 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	61 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	-	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	2.4 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.6 in
July	63°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
September	54°F (12°C)	4.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
November	37°F (3°C)	4.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	3.3 in

Larvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.0").

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