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Rjukan, Norway
Full City Profile
3,568
Population
3,568/sq mi density
991 ft
Elevation
302 meters
34°F
Avg Temperature
1°C
Rjukan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.8°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.8789°N, 8.5941°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | — | 118 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | — | 144 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in |
Rjukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 19°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and April the driest (1.7").