Sogndal, Norway

Full City Profile

3,995 Population 12,484/sq mi density

3 ft Elevation 1 meters

39°F Avg Temperature 4°C

Sogndal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 26.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	39.1°F
	28% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3 ft (1 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	12,484/sq mi
Coordinates	61.2291°N, 7.0967°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 26.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 6.46"

Driest Month (May) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	149 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	141 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	149 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	144 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	98 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	115 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	126 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	74 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	108 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	101 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	111 km
Jan 6, 1991	2 km ESE of Farnes, Norway	M2.6	41 km
Jan 25, 1994	9 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	144 km
Feb 24, 1992	23 km E of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.6	99 km
Apr 18, 1992	19 km S of Larsnes, Norway	M2.6	119 km
Mar 11, 1992	4 km NW of Ørsta, Norway	M2.6	124 km
Nov 25, 1992	45 km E of Farnes, Norway	M2.5	83 km
Jan 30, 1995	38 km NW of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.5	147 km
Feb 24, 1992	12 km ENE of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.5	110 km
Jan 9, 2005	southern Norway	M2.5	149 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	—	70 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	72 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	117 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	72 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	70 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	33 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	98 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	28 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	111 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	95 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	123 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	5.9 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	30°F (-1°C)	4.1 in
April	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
May	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in	Driest
June	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
July	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
September	46°F (8°C)	5.8 in
October	39°F (4°C)	5.9 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	5.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	6.5 in	Wettest

Sogndal has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.0").

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