Røyken, Norway

Full City Profile

4,078 Population 5,035/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Røyken has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density5,035/sq mi
Coordinates59.7472°N, 10.3883°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 72 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 62 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 112 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 104 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 104 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 92 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 130 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 44 km
Jun 30, 1992 9 km NNW of Elverum, Norway M2.8 149 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 86 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 84 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 88 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 62 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 64 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 37 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 149 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 64 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 29 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 134 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 - 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Røyken has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.6").

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