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Visnes, Norway

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609 Population 3,045/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Visnes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density3,045/sq mi
Coordinates59.3566°N, 5.2381°W
TimezoneEurope/Oslo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Nov 7, 2017.

Aug 12, 2000 16 km W of Sveio, Norway M4.1 23 km
Nov 7, 2017 20 km WSW of Manger, Norway M4.0 139 km
Aug 6, 1992 17 km NNE of Etne, Norway M3.7 69 km
Apr 14, 1992 9 km SSW of Ølen, Norway M3.7 33 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km E of Sandsli, Norway M3.7 105 km
Dec 8, 2000 37 km WSW of Storebø, Norway M3.6 80 km
Mar 14, 2012 13 km WSW of Ølen, Norway M3.6 29 km
May 25, 2007 31 km W of Rubbestadneset, Norway M3.2 58 km
Mar 24, 2012 18 km SSW of Fedje, Norway M3.2 147 km
Aug 23, 1991 4 km NNE of Stavanger, Norway M3.1 49 km
Jun 29, 2004 17 km E of Hovden, Norway M3.1 139 km
Feb 25, 1990 6 km WNW of Sauda, Norway M3.0 66 km
Oct 28, 1991 5 km SSE of Rosendal, Norway M3.0 79 km
Sep 23, 1990 5 km NE of Eike, Norway M2.8 13 km
Sep 17, 1992 3 km NW of Tau, Norway M2.8 47 km
Nov 18, 1992 12 km WSW of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.8 143 km
Jul 6, 1993 9 km W of Flekkefjord, Norway M2.7 139 km
Aug 28, 1992 24 km NE of Sauda, Norway M2.7 95 km
Aug 30, 1994 4 km ENE of Vikevåg, Norway M2.7 41 km
Nov 9, 1992 20 km W of Ågotnes, Norway M2.7 124 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 87 km
2011 LYSEFJOREN, WESTERN NORWAY Meteorological 87 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 36°F (2°C) 6.8 in
February 35°F (2°C) 4.9 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
August 58°F (14°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 8.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 42°F (5°C) 8.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 8.3 in

Visnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 35°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (3.2").

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