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Ulefoss, Norway

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2,697 Population 2,997/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Ulefoss has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,997/sq mi
Coordinates59.2825°N, 9.2655°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 25, 2008.

Feb 19, 1992 5 km SE of Fredrikstad, Norway M3.8 100 km
Nov 19, 1994 0 km WNW of Jessheim, Norway M3.5 143 km
Nov 29, 2000 9 km E of Strömstad, Sweden M3.4 124 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 95 km
Sep 28, 1993 44 km WSW of Grebbestad, Sweden M2.9 106 km
May 25, 2008 4 km WSW of Åneby, Norway M2.9 124 km
Aug 1, 1994 30 km N of Noresund, Norway M2.7 132 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 61 km
Nov 19, 1994 7 km NW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 143 km
Nov 21, 1994 6 km NNW of Jessheim, Norway M2.7 145 km
Jan 29, 2005 7 km NNE of Hvittingfoss, Norway M2.6 54 km
Feb 1, 1991 5 km SSE of Melsomvik, Norway M2.6 63 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 120 km
Dec 12, 1994 8 km S of Rotnes, Norway M2.6 118 km
Oct 3, 1993 43 km E of Odda, Norway M2.5 139 km
May 23, 1990 50 km WNW of Smögen, Sweden M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1966 EASTERN NORWAY Meteorological 6.0 m 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Ulefoss has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.8").

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