Oslo, Norway

Full City Profile

1,082,575 Population 5,832/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Oslo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	42.4°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	175.3 sq mi (454.1 km²)
Population Density	5,832/sq mi
Coordinates	59.9127°N, 10.7461°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"

17% below US avg

Snowfall 11.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.58"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992	5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway	M3.8	82 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	35 km
Nov 12, 1993	2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden	M3.4	94 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	77 km
Nov 29, 2000	9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden	M3.4	113 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	65 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	19 km
Sep 28, 1993	44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden	M2.9	148 km
Jun 30, 1992	9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway	M2.8	124 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	65 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	35 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	38 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	109 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	85 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	10 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	85 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	56 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1966	EASTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	58°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	62°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in
September	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
October	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.3 in

Oslo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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