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Vigeland, Norway

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1,471 Population 3,343/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Vigeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 25.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density3,343/sq mi
Coordinates58.0844°N, 7.3050°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 25.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 19, 2010.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 50 km
Feb 19, 2010 47 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M4.4 134 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 72 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 60 km
Oct 21, 2001 41 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.5 146 km
May 18, 1992 64 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.3 135 km
Jul 21, 2007 69 km WNW of Thyborøn, Denmark M3.2 128 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 136 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 36 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 72 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 66 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 70 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 139 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 60 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 52 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 58 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 53 km
Oct 30, 1992 20 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.7 61 km
Sep 8, 1993 34 km SSE of Skålevik, Norway M2.7 62 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 145 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 114 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 114 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 7.3 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 5.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
August 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 7.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 8.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 7.6 in

Vigeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 32°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.1").

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