Selvik, Norway

Full City Profile

3,570 Population 5,853/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Selvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density5,853/sq mi
Coordinates59.5665°N, 10.2600°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

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 60 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 82 km
Nov 12, 1993 2 km SE of Åmotfors, Sweden M3.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2004 11 km N of Sand, Norway M3.4 125 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 92 km
Nov 27, 1993 4 km SW of Sand, Norway M3.1 112 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 146 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 65 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 110 km
Aug 22, 1994 21 km S of Reinsvoll, Norway M2.7 105 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 82 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 85 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 65 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 104 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 57 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 130 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 44 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 11 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 114 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 (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Selvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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