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Øystese, Norway

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1,634 Population 2,238/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Øystese has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.5 inches. The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density2,238/sq mi
Coordinates60.3883°N, 6.1925°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.5"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 51.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.81"
Driest Month (May) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M4.1 113 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 85 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 48 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 65 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 99 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 100 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 99 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 105 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 95 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 81 km
Aug 9, 2006 39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway M3.0 130 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 51 km
Apr 4, 1990 9 km NNW of Dale, Norway M3.0 127 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 115 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 146 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 144 km
Aug 2, 1993 6 km NNW of Sande, Norway M2.7 113 km
Oct 18, 1990 18 km WSW of Dale, Norway M2.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 125 km
1998 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 102 km
1994 WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 4.0 m 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 10.2 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 7.8 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 7.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Driest
June 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in
September 47°F (8°C) 10.3 in
October 40°F (5°C) 10.5 in
November 32°F (0°C) 10.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 11.8 in Wettest

Øystese has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and May the driest (3.8").

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