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Seljord, Norway

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1,185 Population 1,428/sq mi density
436 ft Elevation 133 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
Seljord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,428/sq mi
Coordinates59.4848°N, 8.6302°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 14.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 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 M3.8 139 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 148 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 55 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 136 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 148 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 138 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 116 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 122 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 103 km
Jun 26, 1992 9 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.6 125 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 82 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 104 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 136 km
May 26, 1991 18 km NNE of Etne, Norway M2.6 149 km
Feb 8, 2007 southern Norway M2.5 139 km
Feb 14, 1991 19 km NNE of Sauda, Norway M2.5 127 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 97 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 114 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 1.5 m 123 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in

Seljord has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 24°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.0").

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