Prestfoss, Norway

Full City Profile

465 Population 1,722/sq mi density

394 ft Elevation 120 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Prestfoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	38.7°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	1,722/sq mi
Coordinates	60.0434°N, 9.6352°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 10.2"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

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	123 km
Nov 19, 1994	0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway	M3.5	86 km
Apr 7, 2004	11 km N of Sand, Norway	M3.4	115 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	123 km
Nov 27, 1993	4 km SW of Sand, Norway	M3.1	108 km
May 25, 2008	4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway	M2.9	65 km
Jun 30, 1992	9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway	M2.8	145 km
Aug 15, 1991	7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway	M2.7	121 km
Aug 22, 1994	21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway	M2.7	74 km
Nov 19, 1994	7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	81 km
Nov 21, 1994	6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway	M2.7	84 km
Aug 1, 1994	30 km N of Noresund, Norway	M2.7	45 km
Feb 1, 1991	5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway	M2.6	105 km
Dec 12, 1994	8 km S of Rotnes, Norway	M2.6	68 km
Jan 29, 2005	7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway	M2.6	61 km
Nov 25, 1992	45 km E of Farnes, Norway	M2.5	149 km
Oct 3, 1993	43 km E of Odda, Norway	M2.5	128 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	—	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	21°F (-6°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
April	37°F (3°C)	1.6 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in
June	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in
September	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
October	39°F (4°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
November	28°F (-2°C)	3.1 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	1.8 in

Prestfoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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