Melsomvik, Norway

Full City Profile

2,067 Population 4,053/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Melsomvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.5°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	4,053/sq mi
Coordinates	59.2239°N, 10.3362°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 8.7"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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	39 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	112 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	130 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	65 km
May 10, 1994	24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden	M3.2	139 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	142 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	72 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	99 km
Apr 22, 1993	13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden	M2.8	150 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	29 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	142 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	142 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	115 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	89 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	91 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	6 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	38 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	76 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	—	45 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.3 in
July	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
November	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in

Melsomvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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