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Tau, Norway
Full City Profile
3,212
Population
3,965/sq mi density
85 ft
Elevation
26 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Tau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.0648°N, 5.9225°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 41 km |
| 2011 | LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | — | — | 41 km |
| 1867 | WESTERN NORWAY | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 7.8 in |
Tau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and May the driest (2.8").