Norheimsund, Norway

Full City Profile

4,399 Population 2,952/sq mi density

10 ft Elevation 3 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Norheimsund has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 134 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.2 inches. The area receives 62.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	38.0°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density	2,952/sq mi
Coordinates	60.3709°N, 6.1456°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.2"

198% above US avg

Snowfall 62.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 14.33"

Driest Month (May) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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	110 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	83 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	45 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	63 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	97 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	98 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	96 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	102 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	93 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	127 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	124 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	79 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	129 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	48 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	127 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	112 km
Sep 17, 1992	3 km NW of Tau, Norway	M2.8	144 km
Aug 30, 1994	4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway	M2.7	141 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	114 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	128 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	102 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	102 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	—	150 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	150 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	12.2 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	9.4 in	Coldest
March	29°F (-2°C)	9.3 in
April	34°F (1°C)	5.0 in
May	43°F (6°C)	4.6 in	Driest
June	49°F (10°C)	5.8 in
July	53°F (12°C)	6.6 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	8.4 in
September	46°F (8°C)	12.5 in
October	39°F (4°C)	12.7 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	12.5 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	14.3 in	Wettest

Norheimsund has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 26°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 113.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.3") and May the driest (4.6").

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