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Skålevik, Norway

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2,599 Population 3,170/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Skålevik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density3,170/sq mi
Coordinates58.0796°N, 8.0160°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 17.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 89 km
Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 137 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 86 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 90 km
Oct 21, 2001 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.5 147 km
May 18, 1992 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.3 143 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 122 km
Jul 21, 2007 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.2 137 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 58 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 111 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 107 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 91 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 101 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 100 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 93 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 102 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 35 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 92 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 117 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 149 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 134 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 134 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.1 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 4.9 in

Skålevik has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 32°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.4").

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