Sparbu, Norway

Full City Profile

635 Population 4,233/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Sparbu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	42.1°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	4,233/sq mi
Coordinates	63.9190°N, 11.4329°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"

19% above US avg

Snowfall 19.6"

Wettest Month (Sep) 5.08"

Driest Month (May) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 26, 2005.

Apr 26, 1992	4 km NE of Terråk, Norway	M3.3	142 km
Jul 12, 1993	26 km N of Sistranda, Norway	M2.8	128 km
Dec 12, 1994	55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway	M2.8	107 km
Jan 22, 1992	5 km NNE of Fillan, Norway	M2.7	122 km
Feb 26, 2005	21 km ENE of Sistranda, Norway	M2.7	108 km
Feb 26, 2005	19 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.6	103 km
May 28, 1991	5 km NE of Fillan, Norway	M2.5	122 km
Feb 26, 2005	22 km NW of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	105 km
Feb 26, 2005	14 km W of Brekstad, Norway	M2.5	104 km
Apr 20, 1994	21 km NW of Å i Åfjord, Norway	M2.5	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2014	STATLAND	Meteorological	8.2 m	—	66 km
1888	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	1	75 km
1978	NORWAY: RISSA	Meteorological	6.8 m	1	84 km
1979	NORTHERN NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	140 km
1952	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	2.0 m	—	117 km
1930	MID-NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	103 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	28°F (-2°C)	3.6 in
March	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in
April	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
May	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in	Driest
June	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
July	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	3.7 in
September	51°F (11°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
October	42°F (6°C)	5.0 in
November	34°F (1°C)	3.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	4.8 in

Sparbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 28°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and May the driest (2.4").

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