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Mosterhamn, Norway

Full City Profile

1,167 Population 1,691/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Mosterhamn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,691/sq mi
Coordinates59.6992°N, 5.3859°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 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 25 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 105 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 40 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 67 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 27 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 22 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 55 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 40 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 114 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 80 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 129 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 49 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 46 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 29 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 74 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 69 km
Aug 22, 1995 90 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M2.7 146 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 33 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 73 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 91 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 101 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 101 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 8.8 in
February 35°F (1°C) 6.7 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 7.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.1 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
August 57°F (14°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 10.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 10.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 11.2 in Wettest

Mosterhamn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (4.1").

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