Roald, Norway

Full City Profile

708 Population 2,529/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

45°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Roald has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	44.9°F
	17% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	2,529/sq mi
Coordinates	62.5824°N, 6.1246°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"

Driest Month (May) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	75 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	90 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	111 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	126 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	136 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	25 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	147 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	97 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	113 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	109 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	26 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	133 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	103 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	144 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	145 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	148 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	134 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	134 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	129 km
Jul 11, 1992	102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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	—	91 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	88 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	74 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	88 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	91 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	93 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	148 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	50 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	76 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	5.3 in
February	36°F (2°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	38°F (3°C)	4.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
May	47°F (9°C)	2.4 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
August	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
September	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
October	47°F (8°C)	6.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	6.6 in
December	38°F (3°C)	6.4 in

Roald has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 36°F in February to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and May the driest (2.4").

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