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Odda, Norway

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4,876 Population 4,433/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Odda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.2 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density4,433/sq mi
Coordinates60.0691°N, 6.5457°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.2"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 45.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.43"

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 M4.1 101 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 117 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 39 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 76 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 72 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 109 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 80 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 127 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 107 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 85 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 126 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 31 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 48 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 116 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 95 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 115 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 77 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 31 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 112 km
Feb 24, 1992 23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway M2.6 133 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 - 144 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 142 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m - 133 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m - 113 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 9.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 6.9 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 6.9 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in
September 44°F (7°C) 8.8 in
October 37°F (3°C) 9.4 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 9.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 10.2 in Wettest

Odda has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 23°F in February to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.2") and April the driest (3.4").

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