Vatne, Norway

Full City Profile

2,439 Population 3,535/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

43°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Vatne has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	42.5°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	30 ft (9 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	3,535/sq mi
Coordinates	62.5583°N, 6.6171°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"

82% above US avg

Snowfall 26.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.11"

Driest Month (May) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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	98 km
Jun 26, 1993	101 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	137 km
Jun 26, 1993	81 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M4.2	116 km
Jan 21, 2007	6 km SW of Midsund, Norway	M3.7	8 km
Dec 31, 1991	56 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	136 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	115 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	126 km
Jan 16, 2005	16 km WNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M3.3	37 km
Jun 28, 1992	35 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.2	124 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	142 km
Sep 8, 1995	53 km W of Måløy, Norway	M3.0	150 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	129 km
Feb 2, 1991	26 km WNW of Ulsteinvik weather pws station, Norway	M2.9	66 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	59 km
Jul 6, 1992	25 km NNW of Steinshamn, Norway	M2.8	51 km
Mar 17, 1995	37 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	136 km
May 2, 1993	29 km NNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	104 km
Sep 8, 1995	58 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M2.8	145 km
Mar 24, 1994	63 km NW of Larsnes, Norway	M2.7	104 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	115 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	—	80 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	78 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	52 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	78 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	80 km
1756	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	38.0 m	32	70 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	144 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	40 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	59 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	6.9 in	Coldest
February	32°F (0°C)	5.8 in
March	35°F (2°C)	5.7 in
April	39°F (4°C)	4.1 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in	Driest
June	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
July	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	5.2 in
September	49°F (10°C)	7.8 in
October	44°F (7°C)	7.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	7.4 in
December	33°F (1°C)	8.1 in	Wettest

Vatne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 32°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (3.0").

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