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Nesttun, Norway

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35,638 Population 119/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Nesttun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches. The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area300.3 sq mi (777.7 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates60.3182°N, 5.3532°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 27.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.14"
Driest Month (May) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

May 5, 2000 101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway M4.5 128 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 87 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 47 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 69 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 2 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 90 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 55 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 88 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 68 km
May 22, 1992 28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway M3.2 101 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 57 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 148 km
Feb 27, 2004 55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M3.1 126 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 125 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 96 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 58 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 88 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 98 km
Aug 26, 1993 60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway M2.8 138 km
May 27, 1994 68 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M2.8 124 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
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 96 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 8.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 7.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 7.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
May 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 10.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 10.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 10.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 11.1 in Wettest

Nesttun has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and May the driest (4.3").

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