Syfteland, Norway

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1,170 Population 3,250/sq mi density

131 ft Elevation 40 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Syfteland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches. The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	131 ft (40 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	3,250/sq mi
Coordinates	60.2380°N, 5.4529°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.5"

149% above US avg

Snowfall 27.6"

Wettest Month (Dec) 11.14"

Driest Month (May) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2000	101 km WSW of Fedje, Norway	M4.5	135 km
Aug 12, 2000	16 km W of Sveio, Norway	M4.1	80 km
Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	57 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	59 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	80 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	9 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	79 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	55 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	112 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	67 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	64 km
Aug 23, 1991	4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway	M3.1	138 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	137 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	145 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	47 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	78 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	134 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	106 km
Sep 23, 1990	5 km NE of Eike, Norway	M2.8	89 km
Aug 26, 1993	60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.8	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	106 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	130 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	1.5 m	—	148 km
2011	LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	148 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	8.9 in
February	34°F (1°C)	7.5 in	Coldest
March	37°F (3°C)	7.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	4.7 in
May	49°F (10°C)	4.3 in	Driest
June	54°F (12°C)	5.1 in
July	57°F (14°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	7.6 in
September	51°F (11°C)	10.7 in
October	46°F (8°C)	10.7 in
November	39°F (4°C)	10.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	11.1 in	Wettest

Syfteland has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.1") and May the driest (4.3").

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