Sjøholt, Norway

Full City Profile

1,586 Population 2,993/sq mi density

40°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Sjøholt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	40.0°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	205 days/yr

Geography

Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	2,993/sq mi
Coordinates	62.4826°N, 6.8138°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"

90% above US avg

Snowfall 35.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.66"

Driest Month (May) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	106 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	148 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	127 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	20 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	143 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	120 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	129 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	50 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	130 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	140 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	134 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	59 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	75 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	63 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	140 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	110 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	135 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	114 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 74.0 m (243 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	74.0 m	—	71 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	68 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	39 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	69 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	71 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	64 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	147 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	136 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	33 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	47 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	18 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	7.5 in	Coldest
February	29°F (-2°C)	6.1 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	5.9 in
April	36°F (2°C)	4.2 in
May	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	3.7 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in
September	47°F (8°C)	7.9 in
October	41°F (5°C)	8.0 in
November	34°F (1°C)	7.6 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	8.7 in	Wettest

Sjøholt has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 29°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and May the driest (3.0").

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