Svelgen, Norway

Full City Profile

1,207 Population 3,176/sq mi density

459 ft Elevation 140 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Svelgen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 125 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 121.7 inches. The area receives 60.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	40.8°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	125 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	3,176/sq mi
Coordinates	61.7698°N, 5.2954°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.7"

220% above US avg

Snowfall 60.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 14.09"

Driest Month (May) 5.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 12, 2025.

Nov 8, 1992	132 km W of Måløy, Norway	M4.6	146 km
Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	66 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	112 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	127 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	137 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	137 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	137 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	117 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	69 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	75 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	37 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	103 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	32 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	125 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	99 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	63 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	53 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	94 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	72 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	79 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	—	85 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	82 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	123 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	82 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	85 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	142 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	65 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	88 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	85 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	102 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	107 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	12.8 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	10.1 in	Coldest
March	33°F (0°C)	9.9 in
April	38°F (3°C)	6.1 in
May	44°F (7°C)	5.3 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	6.1 in
July	54°F (12°C)	6.5 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	9.1 in
September	48°F (9°C)	14.0 in
October	42°F (6°C)	13.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	13.9 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	14.1 in	Wettest

Svelgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 30°F in February to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 121.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.1") and May the driest (5.3").

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