Vik, Norway

Full City Profile

2,899 Population 7,071/sq mi density

2,244 ft Elevation 684 meters

38°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Vik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.4 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	38.1°F
	29% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,244 ft (684 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	7,071/sq mi
Coordinates	61.0571°N, 6.5781°W
Timezone	Europe/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.4"

88% above US avg

Snowfall 39.8"

Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"

Driest Month (May) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 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	116 km
Aug 6, 1992	17 km NNE of Etne, Norway	M3.7	142 km
Jun 14, 1990	2 km E of Sandsli, Norway	M3.7	108 km
May 29, 1999	19 km WNW of Måløy, Norway	M3.5	141 km
Jan 19, 1990	22 km WSW of Måløy, Norway	M3.4	133 km
May 22, 1992	28 km W of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.2	122 km
Mar 24, 2012	18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway	M3.2	120 km
Feb 27, 2004	55 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M3.1	148 km
Aug 9, 2006	39 km WNW of Fedje, Norway	M3.0	139 km
Apr 4, 1990	9 km NNW of Dale, Norway	M3.0	80 km
Oct 28, 1991	5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway	M3.0	128 km
Jan 16, 1992	30 km W of Måløy, Norway	M2.9	145 km
Mar 29, 1990	5 km WSW of Volda, Norway	M2.9	122 km
Aug 26, 1993	60 km WNW of Hardbakke, Norway	M2.8	149 km
Aug 24, 1991	2 km E of Svelgen, Norway	M2.7	103 km
Nov 9, 1992	20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway	M2.7	126 km
Aug 2, 1993	6 km NNW of Sande, Norway	M2.7	57 km
Apr 22, 1990	13 km SSW of Måløy, Norway	M2.7	117 km
Feb 24, 1992	15 km SW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	77 km
Oct 18, 1990	18 km WSW of Dale, Norway	M2.7	85 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	—	90 km
1936	LOEN	Meteorological	74.0 m	73	92 km
1934	TAFJORD	Meteorological	62.3 m	41	141 km
1905	LOEN	Meteorological	40.5 m	61	91 km
1936	LAKE LOVATNET	Meteorological	40.0 m	—	90 km
1983	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	7.0 m	—	64 km
1998	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	6.0 m	—	72 km
1994	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	4.0 m	—	23 km
1987	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	3.0 m	—	127 km
1880	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	—	118 km
1731	WESTERN NORWAY	Meteorological	—	17	143 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	8.0 in
February	26°F (-3°C)	6.2 in	Coldest
March	29°F (-2°C)	5.7 in
April	35°F (1°C)	3.1 in
May	43°F (6°C)	2.7 in	Driest
June	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
July	53°F (12°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	52°F (11°C)	5.2 in
September	45°F (7°C)	8.2 in
October	39°F (4°C)	8.1 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	8.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	8.9 in	Wettest

Vik has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 26°F in February to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and May the driest (2.7").

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