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Vik, Norway

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381 Population 2,005/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Vik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,005/sq mi
Coordinates65.3125°N, 12.1673°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 28.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (May) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on May 21, 2006.

Mar 31, 2001 24 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.8 133 km
Aug 3, 1992 24 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M3.6 130 km
Apr 26, 1992 4 km NE of Terråk, Norway M3.3 26 km
Jun 24, 2005 31 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.3 142 km
Apr 16, 2001 18 km NW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.1 129 km
Mar 29, 1995 20 km NNW of Hemnesberget, Norway M3.0 133 km
May 21, 2006 23 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.9 129 km
Dec 12, 1994 55 km W of Lauvsnes, Norway M2.8 144 km
Jun 11, 1994 northern Norway M2.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1993 37 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.8 141 km
May 1, 2005 7 km NNE of Nesna, Norway M2.7 113 km
Feb 14, 1991 23 km N of Nesna, Norway M2.7 126 km
Apr 19, 1993 25 km NW of Mo i Rana, Norway M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.2 m (27 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2014 STATLAND Meteorological 8.2 m 103 km
1979 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 23 km
1952 MID-NORWAY Meteorological 2.0 m 49 km
1940 NORTHERN NORWAY Meteorological 78 km
1819 NORWAY: RANA REGION: LUROY Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 6.4 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 33°F (0°C) 4.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in Driest
June 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 7.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 36°F (2°C) 6.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 6.6 in

Vik has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 29°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and May the driest (3.2").

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