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Vennesla, Norway

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12,816 Population 5,548/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Vennesla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density5,548/sq mi
Coordinates58.2686°N, 7.9731°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 23.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 24, 2008.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 95 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 106 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 99 km
Mar 11, 1991 13 km WSW of Løkken, Denmark M3.3 139 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 144 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 71 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 109 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 116 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 106 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 88 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 103 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 99 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 87 km
Aug 15, 1991 7 km ESE of Stavern, Norway M2.7 149 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 103 km
Apr 26, 2005 24 km N of Hirtshals, Denmark M2.7 126 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 56 km
Jan 24, 2008 North Sea M2.6 93 km
May 13, 1993 25 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.6 105 km
Aug 29, 1991 43 km W of Smögen, Sweden M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 116 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological - - 116 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 5.1 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.8 in

Vennesla has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 30°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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