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Silvalen, Norway

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886 Population 7,383/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Silvalen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.9 inches. The area receives 24.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density7,383/sq mi
Coordinates65.9832°N, 12.2886°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.9"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 24.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.10"
Driest Month (May) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 7, 2014.

Jun 7, 2014 147 km NW of Sandnessjøen, Norway M4.2 138 km
Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 66 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 63 km
May 18, 1992 3 km NW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.5 118 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 97 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 75 km
Sep 17, 1992 northern Norway M3.3 122 km
Jun 27, 1992 15 km WSW of Ørnes, Norway M3.2 104 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 65 km
Apr 18, 1990 19 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.1 110 km
Aug 20, 1994 16 km W of Inndyr, Norway M3.0 132 km
Jan 26, 1994 2 km ESE of Ørnes, Norway M3.0 118 km
Feb 25, 1992 9 km SW of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 109 km
Nov 25, 1992 28 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 119 km
May 5, 1992 35 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M3.0 127 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 69 km
Oct 18, 1994 24 km E of Glomfjord, Norway M3.0 134 km
May 21, 1992 32 km NE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.9 122 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 61 km
Jun 23, 1993 44 km ENE of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 96 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 123 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 41 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 6.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 4.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 5.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 7.2 in

Silvalen has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 30°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (3.5").

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