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Sveio, Norway

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1,529 Population 4,247/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Sveio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density4,247/sq mi
Coordinates59.5419°N, 5.3518°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.3"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 16 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 121 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 50 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 21 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 84 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 66 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 14 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 46 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 130 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 64 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 131 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 52 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 59 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 59 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 80 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 53 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 106 km
Apr 14, 1992 14 km S of Ølen, Norway M2.7 26 km
Jul 28, 2005 8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M2.6 34 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 91 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 91 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 8.4 in
February 35°F (1°C) 6.2 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 6.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
August 58°F (14°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 9.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 10.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 10.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 10.6 in Wettest

Sveio has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (3.9").

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