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Ølen, Norway

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891 Population 2,121/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Ølen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 150 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.7 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days150 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,121/sq mi
Coordinates59.6044°N, 5.8080°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.7"
170% above US avg
Snowfall 39.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.83"
Driest Month (May) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 43 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 125 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 27 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 10 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 82 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 81 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 14 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 66 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 134 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 67 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 105 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 26 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 40 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 58 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 53 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 55 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 112 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 14 km
Jul 28, 2005 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M2.6 46 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 78 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 78 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 10.3 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 8.0 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 8.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
July 56°F (14°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 11.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 12.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 11.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 12.8 in Wettest

Ølen has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 32°F in February to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 102.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.8") and May the driest (4.4").

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