Syvik, Norway

Full City Profile

586 Population 1/sq mi density

394 ft Elevation 120 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Syvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	43.3°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Area	714.3 sq mi (1,850.0 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	62.5500°N, 6.3000°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"

69% above US avg

Snowfall 19.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.40"

Driest Month (May) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 12, 2025	43 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.5	83 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	135 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	121 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	100 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	145 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	17 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	101 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	120 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	113 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	31 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	138 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	109 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	150 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	140 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	135 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	134 km
Jul 11, 1992	102 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	146 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	51 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	116 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 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	—	84 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	81 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	65 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	81 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	84 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	85 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	143 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	43 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	67 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	6.3 in
February	34°F (1°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
March	36°F (2°C)	5.2 in
April	39°F (4°C)	3.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	2.7 in	Driest
June	51°F (10°C)	3.2 in
July	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
August	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
September	50°F (10°C)	7.4 in
October	45°F (7°C)	7.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	7.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	7.4 in	Wettest

Syvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 34°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (2.7").

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