Ulsteinvik, Norway

Full City Profile

5,788 Population 3,529/sq mi density

197 ft Elevation 60 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Ulsteinvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.8 inches. The area receives 29.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	42.0°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	197 ft (60 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	3,529/sq mi
Coordinates	62.3432°N, 5.8487°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.8"

102% above US avg

Snowfall 29.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.94"

Driest Month (May) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 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	55 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	106 km
Jul 27, 1994	114 km WNW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	119 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	84 km
Aug 26, 2022	117 km NW of M?l?y, Norway	M3.8	127 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	50 km
Nov 13, 1995	56 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.6	119 km
Jun 1, 2001	91 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	137 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	69 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	91 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	80 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	55 km
Sep 9, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	106 km
Oct 31, 1996	86 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.3	129 km
Jun 20, 1995	69 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	118 km
Aug 18, 1995	60 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.2	118 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	78 km
Sep 17, 1995	67 km WNW of Florø, Norway	M3.1	122 km
Jan 23, 1991	58 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.1	109 km
Sep 6, 2002	86 km W of Florø, Norway	M3.1	148 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	—	78 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	74 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	81 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	74 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	78 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	115 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	133 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	126 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	44 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	72 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	58 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	7.8 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	6.3 in
March	35°F (1°C)	6.2 in
April	38°F (4°C)	4.1 in
May	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
July	54°F (12°C)	4.3 in
August	54°F (12°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
September	49°F (9°C)	8.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	8.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	8.8 in
December	33°F (1°C)	8.9 in	Wettest

Ulsteinvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 32°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and May the driest (3.2").

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