Meieribyen, Norway

Full City Profile

1,978 Population 682/sq mi density

410 ft Elevation 125 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Meieribyen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 64.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	410 ft (125 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	682/sq mi
Coordinates	59.4745°N, 11.1608°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"

9% above US avg

Snowfall 64.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.70"

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	33 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	74 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	76 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	115 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	60 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	101 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	106 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	70 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	79 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	137 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	79 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	80 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	59 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	125 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	56 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	61 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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	—	33 km
1969	NORSALV RIVER	Meteorological	5.0 m	—	133 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.4 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.8 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
September	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
November	35°F (1°C)	3.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Meieribyen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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