Leirsund, Norway

Full City Profile

1,177 Population 4,059/sq mi density

371 ft Elevation 113 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Leirsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.1°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	371 ft (113 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	4,059/sq mi
Coordinates	59.9968°N, 11.0875°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"

14% below US avg

Snowfall 12.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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	90 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	17 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	118 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	60 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	78 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	47 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	18 km
Jun 30, 1992	9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway	M2.8	110 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	94 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	124 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	60 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	21 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	22 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	76 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	100 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	13 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	—	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.3 in
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in
September	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
October	42°F (5°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
November	32°F (0°C)	3.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.5 in

Leirsund has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 24°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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