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Liknes, Norway

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2,141 Population 2,817/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Liknes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,817/sq mi
Coordinates58.3122°N, 6.9618°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 28.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 24, 2008.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 57 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 96 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 79 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 103 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 144 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 63 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 58 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 73 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 92 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 46 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 53 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 107 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 30 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 113 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 52 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 93 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 28 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 146 km
Oct 14, 1993 31 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 63 km
Nov 4, 1993 38 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 84 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 84 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 8.0 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.8 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 6.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
August 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 7.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 9.5 in
December 33°F (0°C) 8.6 in

Liknes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (3.4").

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