Rensvik, Norway

Full City Profile

2,121 Population 3,214/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Rensvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	3,214/sq mi
Coordinates	63.0984°N, 7.8203°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 21.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.11"

Driest Month (May) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 21, 2007.

Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	81 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	90 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	144 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	145 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	79 km
Jul 12, 1993	26 km N of Sistranda, Norway	M2.8	108 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	85 km
Feb 26, 2005	21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway	M2.7	104 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	131 km
Jul 31, 2004	southern Norway	M2.6	71 km
Feb 26, 2005	19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.6	109 km
Oct 3, 1994	20 km NE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	112 km
Mar 16, 1995	18 km ENE of Ørsta, Norway	M2.5	116 km
Feb 15, 1991	15 km ESE of Stranda, Norway	M2.5	100 km
May 28, 1991	5 km NE of Fillan, Norway	M2.5	85 km
Feb 26, 2005	22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	108 km
Feb 26, 2005	14 km W of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	147 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	145 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	95 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	146 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	147 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	37 km
1888	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	1	134 km
1978	NORWAY: RISSA	Meteorological	6.8 m	1	118 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	116 km
1930	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	105 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	119 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (1°C)	7.2 in
February	35°F (1°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
March	37°F (3°C)	5.2 in
April	40°F (5°C)	3.6 in
May	47°F (9°C)	2.9 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	3.3 in
July	56°F (13°C)	4.1 in
August	56°F (13°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
September	51°F (11°C)	7.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	7.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	7.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	8.1 in	Wettest

Rensvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 35°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (2.9").

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