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Vikeså, Norway

Full City Profile

1,017 Population 2,749/sq mi density
318 ft Elevation 97 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Vikeså has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.1 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,749/sq mi
Coordinates58.6376°N, 6.0913°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.1"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.08"
Driest Month (May) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 14, 2012.

Jan 28, 2007 28 km S of Vestbygd, Norway M4.4 93 km
Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 117 km
Oct 19, 2000 54 km S of Farsund, Norway M4.0 124 km
Feb 26, 1990 68 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M4.0 144 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 130 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 101 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 104 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 136 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 45 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 114 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 145 km
Apr 2, 1993 40 km SSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 94 km
Sep 21, 1993 26 km WSW of Vestbygd, Norway M3.0 73 km
Nov 27, 1992 32 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M3.0 118 km
Sep 28, 2004 67 km SSW of Mandal, Norway M2.9 137 km
Jun 23, 1993 21 km SW of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 74 km
Sep 29, 1993 16 km W of Vestbygd, Norway M2.8 63 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 51 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 49 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 97 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 56 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 56 km
1867 WESTERN NORWAY Earthquake 6 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 7.9 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 6.1 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 6.2 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
May 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in Driest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
August 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 52°F (11°C) 8.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 10.1 in Wettest
November 39°F (4°C) 9.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 9.2 in

Vikeså has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 32°F in February to 57°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and May the driest (3.6").

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