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Sauda, Norway

Full City Profile

4,174 Population 2,659/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Sauda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.9 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density2,659/sq mi
Coordinates59.6506°N, 6.3542°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above US avg
Snowfall 49.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 74 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 138 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 24 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 38 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 92 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 106 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 44 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 94 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 149 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 79 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 75 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 6 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 36 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 58 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 69 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 24 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 68 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 128 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 36 km
Jul 28, 2005 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M2.6 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 69 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 69 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 10.4 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 8.0 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 7.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
June 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in
September 47°F (9°C) 9.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 10.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 10.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 12.1 in Wettest

Sauda has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 27°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (3.9").

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