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Lofthus, Norway

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565 Population 2,173/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Lofthus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average35.9°F
34% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,173/sq mi
Coordinates60.3326°N, 6.6617°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 44.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 125 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 112 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 104 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 73 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 67 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 107 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 121 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 121 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 123 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 103 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 55 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 143 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 78 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 122 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 146 km
Oct 18, 1990 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway M2.7 138 km
Feb 24, 1992 15 km SW of Dale, Norway M2.7 130 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 127 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 111 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 7.0 m — 115 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m — 121 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m — 104 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m — 143 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 8.9 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 6.7 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 6.7 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in
September 44°F (7°C) 8.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 9.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 9.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 9.9 in Wettest

Lofthus has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 23°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (3.4").

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