Ulvik, Norway

Full City Profile

1,067 Population 4,639/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Ulvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	36.8°F
	32% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	4,639/sq mi
Coordinates	60.5679°N, 6.9165°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 29.7"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.34"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 7, 2017	20 km WSW of Manger, Norway	M4.0	122 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	97 km
Apr 14, 1992	9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.7	133 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	92 km
Dec 8, 2000	37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway	M3.6	143 km
Mar 14, 2012	13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway	M3.6	136 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	130 km
May 25, 2007	31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M3.2	149 km
Jun 29, 2004	17 km E of Hovden, Norway	M3.1	120 km
Feb 25, 1990	6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway	M3.0	107 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	130 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	85 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	129 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	120 km
Apr 14, 1992	14 km S of Ølen, Norway	M2.7	136 km
Nov 9, 1992	20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway	M2.7	125 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	110 km
Aug 28, 1992	24 km NE of Sauda, Norway	M2.7	87 km
Nov 21, 1993	8 km S of Skogsvågen, Norway	M2.6	108 km
Jul 28, 2005	8 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway	M2.6	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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	—	143 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	145 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	144 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	143 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	86 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	113 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	5.9 in
February	23°F (-5°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
March	27°F (-3°C)	4.6 in
April	33°F (1°C)	2.3 in	Driest
May	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
June	50°F (10°C)	3.2 in
July	53°F (11°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	4.5 in
September	45°F (7°C)	6.1 in
October	38°F (3°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
November	30°F (-1°C)	6.0 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	6.3 in

Ulvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 23°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.3").

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