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Sandnes, Norway
Full City Profile
85,386
Population
9,998/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
Sandnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 58.8524°N, 5.7352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 1.5 m | - | 56 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | - | - | 56 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.5 in |
Sandnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (2.3").