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Skjold, Norway

Full City Profile

600 Population 1,539/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Skjold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 160 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.8 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,539/sq mi
Coordinates59.5027°N, 5.5869°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.8"
155% above US avg
Snowfall 28.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.93"
Driest Month (May) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 30 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 130 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 44 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 8 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 90 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 78 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 4 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 60 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 139 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 56 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 118 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 41 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 55 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 12 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 49 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 149 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 145 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 69 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 45 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 116 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 78 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 78 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 9.5 in
February 33°F (1°C) 7.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 7.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
May 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.6 in
September 51°F (11°C) 10.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 11.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 11.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 11.9 in Wettest

Skjold has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 33°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.9") and May the driest (4.3").

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