Stavern, Norway

Full City Profile

6,076 Population 4,190/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Stavern experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density4,190/sq mi
Coordinates59.0000°N, 10.0333°E
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 60 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 142 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 75 km
May 10, 1994 24 km SW of Ellös, Sweden M3.2 124 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 148 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 128 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 54 km
Apr 22, 1993 13 km W of Skärhamn, Sweden M2.8 136 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 144 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 146 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 7 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 132 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 71 km
Jun 8, 2005 3 km WNW of Skagen, Denmark M2.6 144 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 119 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 27 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 60 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in

Stavern has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (2.1").

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