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Lyefjell, Norway

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2,200 Population 22/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Lyefjell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area99.9 sq mi (258.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates58.7354°N, 5.7362°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 111 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 98 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 142 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 121 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 88 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 89 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 132 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 30 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 143 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 139 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 109 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 107 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 135 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 88 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 80 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 90 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 40 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 69 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 80 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 83 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 63 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 63 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in
February 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
August 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 6.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 40°F (4°C) 6.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 5.9 in

Lyefjell has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 33°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (2.6").

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