Moss, Norway

Full City Profile

49,668 Population 5,977/sq mi density

56 ft Elevation 17 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Moss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	56 ft (17 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	5,977/sq mi
Coordinates	59.4340°N, 10.6577°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 8.9"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

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	34 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	84 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	104 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	127 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	67 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	113 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	95 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	72 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	58 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	126 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	87 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	88 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	62 km
Aug 29, 1991	43 km W of Smögen, Sweden	M2.6	115 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	33 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	35 km
May 23, 1990	50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden	M2.5	100 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	-	19 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
May	52°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	2.5 in
July	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
September	53°F (12°C)	3.4 in
October	45°F (7°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
November	36°F (2°C)	3.5 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in

Moss has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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